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SL02 BDE

2002 Yamaha YQ100

Red Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

21,204 mi
Last recorded21,204 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YQ1009,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 BDE
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ100
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 21,204 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 21,204 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 21,197 miles

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

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 20,015 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

advise main stand removed

Pass 24 Mar 2012 20,996 miles

front fork stantions pitted no leaks showing as yet

rear brake requires adjustment excess travel on lever ( efficiency good )

rear tyre replacement soon required

Fail 24 Mar 2012 20,996 miles

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

front fork stantions pitted no leaks showing as yet

rear brake requires adjustment excess travel on lever ( efficiency good )

rear tyre replacement soon required

Pass 26 Mar 2011 18,170 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 18,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 13,308 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 13,308 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 May 2009 13,304 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 13,304 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 10,586 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 6,475 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2006 6,475 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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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SL02 BDE is a 2002 Yamaha YQ100 in Red with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SL02 BDE, 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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SL02 BDE is a 2002 Yamaha YQ100, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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