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HF51 HPJ

2001 Yamaha YQ100

Red Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

14,830 mi
Last recorded14,830 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ10010,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 HPJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ100
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 14,830 miles

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 14,830 miles

Front Brake component insecure pad locking device (1.1.21 (c))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 14,830 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 14,830 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 14,830 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 14,830 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 14,830 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 14,830 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 14,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 14,830 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 14,830 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 14,830 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 14,830 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 14,830 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 14,830 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 14,830 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 14,830 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2016 14,830 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 14,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 14,830 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 14,830 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 14,830 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 14,830 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 14,830 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 14,830 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 14,830 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 14,828 miles

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

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 14,823 miles

Front Lower Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

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

Inner Front Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Inner Front Upper Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Inner Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Upper Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Offside Rear Upper Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 10,917 miles

front forks pitted

headlamp poor image

Fail 22 Aug 2011 10,912 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

front forks pitted

Pass 18 Apr 2008 9,081 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 6,357 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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HF51 HPJ is a 2001 Yamaha YQ100 in Red with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 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 HF51 HPJ, 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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HF51 HPJ is a 2001 Yamaha YQ100, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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