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RX03 MDE

2003 Yamaha YQ100

Orange Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,741 mi
Last recorded20,741 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ10011,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 MDE
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ100
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 20,741 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 20,741 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 18 May 2013 18,085 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Nov 2011 26,820 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

brake lever damaged

clocks loose

fairings fitted all over limiting checks

n/s/f & o/s/f inds loose

Fail 23 Nov 2011 26,820 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

brake lever damaged

clocks loose

fairings fitted all over limiting checks

n/s/f & o/s/f inds loose

Pass 20 Jul 2010 23,890 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 23,890 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 21,183 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 18,400 miles

Centre Stand return spring missing

Fail 8 Apr 2008 18,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Centrestand return spring missing

Pass 19 Apr 2007 16,788 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front tyre uneven wear

Fail 18 Apr 2007 16,788 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

front tyre uneven wear

Pass 28 Mar 2006 10,958 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 10,958 miles

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

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

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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RX03 MDE is a 2003 Yamaha YQ100 in Orange with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RX03 MDE, 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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RX03 MDE is a 2003 Yamaha YQ100, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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