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Y149 RWR

2001 Yamaha YQ100

Blue Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

16,054 mi
Last recorded16,054 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ10010,319 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY149 RWR
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ100
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2011 16,054 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front brake lever has excessive travel

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Battery not secure

Body work cracked and has sharp edges

Rear light cracked and loose

Rear panels loose

Speedo cable not secure

Pass 8 Nov 2008 9,477 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 9,470 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 8,404 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 8,401 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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Y149 RWR is a 2001 Yamaha YQ100 in Blue with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YQ100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 10,319 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 Y149 RWR, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha YQ100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y149 RWR is a 2001 Yamaha YQ100, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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