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RV52 YTU

2002 Yamaha YQ100

Blue Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

16,764 mi
Last recorded16,764 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YQ1009,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 YTU
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ100
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 16,764 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable Slightly twisted to the right (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing sounding slightly rough but no freeplay found.

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

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 16,648 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever bent

Rear diff/wheel bearings slightly ruff

Fail 15 Nov 2018 16,632 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 14,357 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 14,357 miles

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

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 12,683 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 11,766 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 8,383 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 7,116 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 7,098 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 5,606 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 4,369 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 4,361 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 4,361 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 4,098 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 4,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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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RV52 YTU is a 2002 Yamaha YQ100 in Blue 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 RV52 YTU, 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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RV52 YTU is a 2002 Yamaha YQ100, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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