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PO53 HWA

2003 Yamaha YQ100

White Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,931 mi
Last recorded23,931 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ10011,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 HWA
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ100
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2014 23,931 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front mudguard insecure. VERY DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Oct 2013 23,761 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 1,689 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2010 14,568 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 14,568 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 13,501 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 11,346 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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PO53 HWA is a 2003 Yamaha YQ100 in White with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PO53 HWA, 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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PO53 HWA is a 2003 Yamaha YQ100, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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