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VX55 GBO

2005 Yamaha YQ100

Orange Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

25,922 mi
Last recorded25,922 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YQ10013,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 GBO
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ100
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 25,922 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 25,922 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2021 23,418 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 20,568 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 20,567 miles

Direction indicators not working switchgear faulty. (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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 Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 14,881 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 14,797 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 10,313 miles

Numberplate ilumination not working.

Fail 7 Aug 2012 10,313 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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))

Numberplate ilumination not working.

Pass 27 Aug 2011 6,351 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 6,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(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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VX55 GBO is a 2005 Yamaha YQ100 in Orange with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha YQ100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 13,644 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 VX55 GBO, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha YQ100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX55 GBO registered?

VX55 GBO is a 2005 Yamaha YQ100, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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