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HCW 9S

2001 Yamaha YN100

Red Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

12,560 mi
Last recorded12,560 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YN1008,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCW 9S
MakeYamaha
ModelYN100
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 12,560 miles

All lights masked a time of test - test carried out according to daytime MOT requirements.

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 12,560 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

All lights masked a time of test - test carried out according to daytime MOT requirements.

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 11,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Presented for test with front & rear lights masked. Tested in accordance with daytime MOT requirements. Passed test - implications explained to customer. Front tyre has slight cracking in between tread - no exposed ply or cords.

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Rear shock absorber damper rod slightly worn - seals not leaking & has damping. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 11,858 miles

Front Front tyre has slight cracking in between tread - no exposed ply or cords. Rear shock absorber damper rod slightly worn - not leaking oil.

Fail 21 Jul 2023 11,858 miles

Direction indicator not working L/H/R (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect Incorrect font & spacing (0.1 (c))

Front Front tyre has slight cracking in between tread - no exposed ply or cords. Rear shock absorber damper rod slightly worn - not leaking oil.

Pass 9 Jul 2022 11,858 miles

Offside Front Fork gaiter perished and split

Fail 7 Jul 2022 11,858 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fork gaiter perished and split

Pass 4 Mar 2021 11,858 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 11,858 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 11,858 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 11,858 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 11,858 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 11,858 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 11,858 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 11,858 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation Perrished & split (4.1.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough Internal transmission reduction gear bearings (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 11,786 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 11,784 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 11,093 miles

front tyre valve in poor condition

Fail 9 Aug 2013 11,093 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

front tyre valve in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2009 9,829 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 9,829 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 8,317 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 8,316 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha YN100?

Based on 6,046 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

76.6%
Pass Rate
664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 223
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 172
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 129
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 127
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 99
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HCW 9S is a 2001 Yamaha YN100 in Red with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YN100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 8,780 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 YN100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HCW 9S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YN100 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha YN100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HCW 9S is a 2001 Yamaha YN100, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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