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LY03 VDJ

2003 Yamaha YQ100

White Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

15,447 mi
Last recorded15,447 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ10011,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 VDJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ100
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 15,447 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Indicator switch faulty works opposite way (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 25,344 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2014 21,558 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 14 May 2013 20,049 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 16,983 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 13,928 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 13,928 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 11,362 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 11,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 8,301 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 7,157 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 5,433 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 4,851 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 VDJ is a 2003 Yamaha YQ100 in White with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDJ, 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 VDJ registered?

LY03 VDJ is a 2003 Yamaha YQ100, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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