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GN53 UCL

2003 Yamaha YQ100

Blue Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,626 mi
Last recorded39,626 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ10011,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 UCL
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ100
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 39,626 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 39,611 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 39,596 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 39,595 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 37,445 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 37,445 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 35,362 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 33,141 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded engine mounts (6.1.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 33,141 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded engine mounts (6.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 31,385 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 31,366 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 29,548 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 May 2012 29,548 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 25,297 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 25,217 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 23,638 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 23,638 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 22,104 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 22,104 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 21,955 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 17,572 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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GN53 UCL is a 2003 Yamaha YQ100 in Blue with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha YQ100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 11,657 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 YQ100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN53 UCL, 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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GN53 UCL is a 2003 Yamaha YQ100, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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