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W258 DWU

2000 Yamaha YQ100

Red Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

1,699 mi
Last recorded1,699 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YQ1008,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW258 DWU
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ100
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 1,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

front body panels loose and rear ones too

Fail 29 Nov 2010 1,695 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Nearside Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 1,695 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

speedo cable fowling on front wheel

Pass 2 Oct 2009 1,695 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 1,695 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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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W258 DWU is a 2000 Yamaha YQ100 in Red with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 W258 DWU, 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 W258 DWU registered?

W258 DWU is a 2000 Yamaha YQ100, first registered on 23 August 2000.

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