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F294 SAE

1989 Yamaha YB100

Silver Petrol 97cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,637 mi
Last recorded19,637 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha YB10020,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF294 SAE
MakeYamaha
ModelYB100
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine97cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 19,637 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 19,602 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 19,541 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2015 32,725 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 32,725 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014
Fail 24 Oct 2014

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 10 Jun 2006 28,906 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YB100?

Based on 3,113 MOT tests across 600 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
185
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
600
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 98
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 82
Direction indicators not working 66
reflector on motorcycle missing 54
Horn not working 47
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F294 SAE is a 1989 Yamaha YB100 in Silver with a 97cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha YB100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 20,966 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha YB100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F294 SAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YB100 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 37 years old, this Yamaha YB100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F294 SAE registered?

F294 SAE is a 1989 Yamaha YB100, first registered on 8 April 1989.

Is F294 SAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F294 SAE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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