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FJ53 LWF

2003 Yamaha YQ100

Gold Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,999 mi
Last recorded29,999 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ10011,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 LWF
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ100
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 29,999 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 29,999 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 23,284 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 22,437 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 May 2012 22,423 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 17,060 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 13,814 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 13,791 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2008 13,791 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 13,758 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Only 1 brake light switch illuminates the brake light.

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 8,363 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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FJ53 LWF is a 2003 Yamaha YQ100 in Gold with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha YQ100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 11,657 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FJ53 LWF, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha YQ100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ53 LWF is a 2003 Yamaha YQ100, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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