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Y172 TKE

2001 Yamaha YQ100

Blue Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ10010,319 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 TKE
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ100
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017
Fail 18 Oct 2017

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 16,268 miles

Forks both damp

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside rear indicator unit loose

Fail 28 Oct 2015

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey manifold (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Forks both damp

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside rear indicator unit loose

Pass 2 Apr 2014 14,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 12,351 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 8,581 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 3,654 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 3,651 miles

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

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 3,650 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

seat lock not working

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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Y172 TKE is a 2001 Yamaha YQ100 in Blue with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y172 TKE, 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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What year was Y172 TKE registered?

Y172 TKE is a 2001 Yamaha YQ100, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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