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WG53 LKU

2004 Yamaha YQ100

Orange Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

11,339 mi
Last recorded11,339 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Yamaha YQ10014,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 LKU
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ100
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 11,339 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 9,903 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 9,887 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm/ engine mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 7,936 miles

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 7,936 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 22 Sep 2014 7,210 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

suspect front tyre cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2014 7,210 miles

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

suspect front tyre cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2013 5,046 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 5,046 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 3,380 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 3,380 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 2,903 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 2,864 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Sep 2009 2,864 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 9,985 miles

front forks slightly pitted

Fail 4 Jul 2008 9,985 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

font forks slioghtly pitted

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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WG53 LKU is a 2004 Yamaha YQ100 in Orange with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha YQ100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 14,175 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 WG53 LKU, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha YQ100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WG53 LKU is a 2004 Yamaha YQ100, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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