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F749 NRX

1989 Yamaha YB100

Red Petrol 97cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,927 mi
Last recorded26,927 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha YB10020,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF749 NRX
MakeYamaha
ModelYB100
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine97cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 26,927 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 26,295 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 26,255 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 26,227 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 26,142 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 26,108 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 26,074 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 25,988 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 25,837 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 25,632 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 25,632 miles

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 25,492 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 25,483 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 25,184 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 24,893 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 24,765 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 24,713 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,553 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 24,377 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 May 2008 24,158 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 23,960 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 23,960 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 23,441 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 23,441 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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F749 NRX is a 1989 Yamaha YB100 in Red with a 97cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F749 NRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F749 NRX registered?

F749 NRX is a 1989 Yamaha YB100, first registered on 25 January 1989.

Is F749 NRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F749 NRX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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