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F972 EWF

1989 Yamaha YB100

Yellow Petrol 100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,613 mi
Last recorded29,613 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1989 Yamaha YB10020,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF972 EWF
MakeYamaha
ModelYB100
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine100cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 29,613 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

O/S/F fork gater split

front mudgaurd damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2013 29,611 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front tyre has cracks appearing in tread pattern and on side wall

front and rear tyres under inflated

Pass 24 Aug 2012 28,254 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

enclosed drive chain

gaiters fitted to front forks

petrol tank showing signs of corrosion on underside

Pass 30 Aug 2011 26,774 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

drive chain fully enclosed

front mudgaurd heavily corroded

Pass 14 May 2010 26,506 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

exhaust repaired with paste no leaks @ time of test

front mudgaurd damaged

genral condition not good but roadworthy @ time of test

side panels missing

Fail 14 May 2010 26,506 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

exhaust repaired with paste no leaks @ time of test

front mudgaurd damaged

genral condition not good but roadworthy @ time of test

side panels missing

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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F972 EWF is a 1989 Yamaha YB100 in Yellow with a 100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F972 EWF, 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 F972 EWF registered?

F972 EWF is a 1989 Yamaha YB100, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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