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MU51 FSC

2001 Yamaha YQ100

Orange Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,400 mi
Last recorded12,400 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ10010,319 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 FSC
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ100
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 12,400 miles

1 of 2 front position lamps out

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

no adjustment left on rear brake

no mirrors fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2013 18,956 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Oil leak

Throttle cable corroded and shroud damaged (offside rear lower)

headlamp beam image shape incorrect

Fail 31 Jan 2013 18,956 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Oil leak

Throttle cable corroded and shroud damaged (offside rear lower)

headlamp beam image shape incorrect

Fail 25 Jan 2012 15,183 miles

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

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 15,183 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 12,752 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 12,751 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

O/S mirror cracked

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 10,238 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 9,121 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 8,081 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 8,042 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2006 6,917 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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MU51 FSC is a 2001 Yamaha YQ100 in Orange with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YQ100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 10,319 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 MU51 FSC, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha YQ100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MU51 FSC registered?

MU51 FSC is a 2001 Yamaha YQ100, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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