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KE53 LFG

2003 Yamaha YQ100

Blue Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

17,225 mi
Last recorded17,225 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ10011,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 LFG
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ100
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 17,225 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 15,509 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 14,841 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 14,782 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 145,726 miles

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Engine cover loose

Pass 16 Dec 2010 13,130 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 13,130 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 12,080 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 5,805 miles

Both filaments of headlamp bulb light up when switch is in dip position.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 3,950 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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KE53 LFG is a 2003 Yamaha YQ100 in Blue with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KE53 LFG, 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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KE53 LFG is a 2003 Yamaha YQ100, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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