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Y165 RDL

2001 Yamaha YQ100

Blue Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,490 mi
Last recorded4,490 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ10010,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 RDL
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ100
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 4,490 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 4,490 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 4,490 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 4,409 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 4,490 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 4,462 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 4,464 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 4,464 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 4,464 miles

Front Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

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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Y165 RDL is a 2001 Yamaha YQ100 in Blue with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y165 RDL, 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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Y165 RDL is a 2001 Yamaha YQ100, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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