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J172 YWY

1992 Yamaha YB100

Red Petrol 97cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

20,933 mi
Last recorded20,933 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha YB10014,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ172 YWY
MakeYamaha
ModelYB100
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine97cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 20,933 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 20,615 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 20,288 miles

Front Brake Switch Absent. These models not always fitted from Factory

Pass 20 Apr 2022 20,183 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 19,989 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 19,706 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 19,488 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 19,318 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 18,976 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 18,944 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Offside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 18,641 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 18,322 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 17,889 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 17,606 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YB100?

Based on 3,113 MOT tests across 600 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
185
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
600
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 98
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 82
Direction indicators not working 66
reflector on motorcycle missing 54
Horn not working 47
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J172 YWY is a 1992 Yamaha YB100 in Red with a 97cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha YB100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 14,686 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YB100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J172 YWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YB100 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 34 years old, this Yamaha YB100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J172 YWY registered?

J172 YWY is a 1992 Yamaha YB100, first registered on 29 January 1992.

Is J172 YWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J172 YWY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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