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FJ51 MVG

2001 Yamaha YQ100

Red Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,160 mi
Last recorded18,160 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ10010,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 MVG
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ100
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 18,160 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 18,155 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 18,150 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 18,133 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 18,112 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 18,079 miles

Front Main Beam tell tale does not light

Fail 14 Oct 2019 18,079 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Main Beam tell tale does not light

Pass 24 Sep 2018 18,045 miles

engine makes strange noise

Fail 24 Sep 2018 18,045 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

engine makes strange noise

Pass 2 Oct 2017 17,196 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 17,196 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 16,086 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 12,683 miles

vin no hard to read starting to corrode

Pass 9 Oct 2014 10,578 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 9,425 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 8,844 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 7,810 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 7,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Oct 2010 6,811 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009
Pass 13 Oct 2008 6,720 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 6,234 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 5,237 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 4,000 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YQ100?

Based on 8,974 MOT tests across 1,671 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
1,070
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 640
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 368
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 301
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 272
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 220
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FJ51 MVG is a 2001 Yamaha YQ100 in Red with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YQ100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 10,319 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YQ100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ51 MVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YQ100 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha YQ100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ51 MVG registered?

FJ51 MVG is a 2001 Yamaha YQ100, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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