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RL02 EUX

2002 Yamaha YQ100

Red Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

14,238 mi
Last recorded14,238 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YQ1009,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 EUX
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ100
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 14,238 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 14,238 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front fairing panel slightly loose

Pass 13 Oct 2009 13,322 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 13,182 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Lower Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 May 2008 13,156 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 11,750 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 11,750 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2006 10,876 miles

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 10,876 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

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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RL02 EUX is a 2002 Yamaha YQ100 in Red with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RL02 EUX, 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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RL02 EUX is a 2002 Yamaha YQ100, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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