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W589 RCG

2000 Yamaha YQ100

Red Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,237 mi
Last recorded17,237 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YQ1008,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW589 RCG
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ100
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 17,237 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 12,182 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 12,182 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 11,351 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 11,351 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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W589 RCG 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 60%.

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 W589 RCG, 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 W589 RCG registered?

W589 RCG is a 2000 Yamaha YQ100, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W589 RCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W589 RCG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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