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WP51 SPX

2001 Yamaha YN100

Red Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

18,892 mi
Last recorded18,892 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YN1008,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 SPX
MakeYamaha
ModelYN100
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2025 18,892 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

body work insuecure

Fail 29 Jun 2023 18,892 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 18,892 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 18,892 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 18,494 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 18,329 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 18,329 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements badly damaged (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 17,051 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort warp (3.3.A1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 17,051 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort warp (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 14,090 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded pads (3.1.5)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 11,297 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 11,297 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 10,149 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 10,132 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2012 9,585 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 9,585 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 8,840 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 8,837 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 7,491 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 7,491 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 6,586 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 6,586 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 5,695 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 4,496 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YN100?

Based on 6,046 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

76.6%
Pass Rate
664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 223
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 172
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 129
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 127
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 99
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WP51 SPX is a 2001 Yamaha YN100 in Red with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YN100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 8,780 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 YN100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP51 SPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YN100 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha YN100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WP51 SPX registered?

WP51 SPX is a 2001 Yamaha YN100, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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