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LY03 SYC

2003 Yamaha YQ100

Black Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,459 mi
Last recorded21,459 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ10011,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 SYC
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ100
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 21,459 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 21,455 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 17,142 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 17,134 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 17,010 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Jun 2010 14,174 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 8,772 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 1,503 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 1,489 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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LY03 SYC is a 2003 Yamaha YQ100 in Black with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY03 SYC, 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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What year was LY03 SYC registered?

LY03 SYC is a 2003 Yamaha YQ100, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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The MOT history for LY03 SYC shows 9 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.

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