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JDL 359W

1980 Yamaha YB100

Red Petrol 97cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,259 mi
Last recorded22,259 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1980 Yamaha YB10018,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDL 359W
MakeYamaha
ModelYB100
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine97cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 22,259 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 21,036 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 19,201 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 19,201 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 16,479 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 16,456 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 12,400 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 12,392 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 4 May 2011 9,611 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 7,381 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 4,905 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 4,905 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2006 4,066 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 4,066 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2005 3,362 miles
Fail 18 May 2005 3,362 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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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JDL 359W is a 1980 Yamaha YB100 in Red with a 97cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha YB100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 18,398 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 YB100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JDL 359W, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha YB100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JDL 359W registered?

JDL 359W is a 1980 Yamaha YB100, first registered on 12 August 1980.

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