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HW03 MBF

2003 Yamaha YQ100

Black Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,129 mi
Last recorded23,129 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ10011,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 MBF
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ100
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 23,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 26,617 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 26,600 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 26,547 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 24,811 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 24,805 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 18,004 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 13,289 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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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HW03 MBF is a 2003 Yamaha YQ100 in Black with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 HW03 MBF, 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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HW03 MBF is a 2003 Yamaha YQ100, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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