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W229 EGF

2000 Yamaha YQ100

Black Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,078 mi
Last recorded8,078 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YQ1008,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 EGF
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ100
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 8,078 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 8,073 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 8,067 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 6,266 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 6,168 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 6,168 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 4,084 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 4,080 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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))

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

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

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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W229 EGF is a 2000 Yamaha YQ100 in Black with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha YQ100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 8,379 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 W229 EGF, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha YQ100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W229 EGF registered?

W229 EGF is a 2000 Yamaha YQ100, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W229 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W229 EGF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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