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KE03 KSY

2003 Yamaha YQ100

Black Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

31,197 mi
Last recorded31,197 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ10011,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 KSY
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ100
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2019 31,197 miles

All direction indicators not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working front or rear (4.2.1 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front panel loose

Pass 1 May 2018 28,658 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 28,584 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 28,584 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion fork seal (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,831 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 27,831 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 26,282 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 26,282 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 24,128 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 24,128 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 21,563 miles

rear tyre perished and starting to split

Fail 4 Apr 2013 21,563 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

rear tyre perished and starting to split

Pass 11 Apr 2012 20,436 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 20,435 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 18,690 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 16,154 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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KE03 KSY is a 2003 Yamaha YQ100 in Black with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 KE03 KSY, 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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KE03 KSY is a 2003 Yamaha YQ100, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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