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PL02 AVU

2002 Yamaha YQ100

Red Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

5,373 mi
Last recorded5,373 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YQ1009,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 AVU
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ100
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 5,373 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 May 2019 5,315 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 5,305 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 5,156 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 5,156 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released on all the time (1.3.1e)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 1,218 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 21,306 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

center stand return spring weak

Fail 1 May 2012 21,306 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

center stand return spring weak

Fail 11 Oct 2011 21,279 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 21,278 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Lower Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 17,704 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 15,099 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 14,487 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 14,483 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 14,011 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 12,569 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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PL02 AVU is a 2002 Yamaha YQ100 in Red with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha YQ100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 9,363 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 PL02 AVU, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha YQ100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PL02 AVU is a 2002 Yamaha YQ100, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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