CarVerify

Free Car Check

LF02 YRO

2002 Yamaha Yq 100

Red Petrol 98cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,214 mi
Last recorded16,214 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Yq 1008,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 YRO
MakeYamaha
ModelYq 100
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 16,214 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 16,214 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 15,575 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 15,564 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 15,563 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 15,537 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

offside of rear tyre contaminated with oil

Pass 21 Feb 2011 15,528 miles

Front Fender close to Tyre

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 12 Feb 2011 15,517 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Fender close to Tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 9,045 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 9,045 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 1,568 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 23 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yq 100?

Based on 1,235 MOT tests across 385 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
1,330
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
385
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 68
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 44
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 29
Full Yamaha Yq 100 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LF02 YRO is a 2002 Yamaha Yq 100 in Red with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha Yq 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 8,908 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 Yq 100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF02 YRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yq 100 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha Yq 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LF02 YRO?

You can check the full history of LF02 YRO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LF02 YRO registered?

LF02 YRO is a 2002 Yamaha Yq 100, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is LF02 YRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF02 YRO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF02 YRO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LF02 YRO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.