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WX03 BYS

2003 Yamaha YQ100

Blue Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

6,759 mi
Last recorded6,759 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YQ10011,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 BYS
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ100
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 6,759 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 6,760 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 6,760 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 6,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 6,759 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 6,759 miles

lh switch gear slightly loose.

Fail 8 Jan 2015 6,759 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

lh switch gear slightly loose.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 6,759 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 6,759 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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 Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Seat not locking

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 6,759 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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 Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Seat not locking

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 6,760 miles

Seat not locking closed

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 6,760 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Seat not locking closed

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 6,759 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 6,401 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 6,397 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 6,397 miles

Front 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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WX03 BYS is a 2003 Yamaha YQ100 in Blue with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha YQ100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 11,657 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 WX03 BYS, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha YQ100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WX03 BYS is a 2003 Yamaha YQ100, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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