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VPW 668X

1981 Yamaha YB100

Yellow Petrol 97cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

22,561 mi
Last recorded22,561 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1981 Yamaha YB10012,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPW 668X
MakeYamaha
ModelYB100
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine97cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 22,561 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 22,184 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 22,183 miles

Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 21,998 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 21,998 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 21,796 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 21,795 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha YB100?

Based on 3,113 MOT tests across 600 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
185
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
600
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 98
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 82
Direction indicators not working 66
reflector on motorcycle missing 54
Horn not working 47
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VPW 668X is a 1981 Yamaha YB100 in Yellow with a 97cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha YB100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 12,966 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 YB100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VPW 668X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YB100 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha YB100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VPW 668X registered?

VPW 668X is a 1981 Yamaha YB100, first registered on 1 September 1981.

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