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W289 VGY

2000 Yamaha YQ100

Blue Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,190 mi
Last recorded9,190 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YQ1008,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW289 VGY
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ100
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 9,190 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 9,180 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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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W289 VGY is a 2000 Yamaha YQ100 in Blue with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W289 VGY, 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 W289 VGY registered?

W289 VGY is a 2000 Yamaha YQ100, first registered on 23 May 2000.

Is W289 VGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W289 VGY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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