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Y462 AAM

2001 Yamaha Yq 100

Blue Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

6,395 mi
Last recorded6,395 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yq 1008,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY462 AAM
MakeYamaha
ModelYq 100
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2008 6,395 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 6,395 miles

Front Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 6,370 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 6,344 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 6,186 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yq 100?

Based on 1,235 MOT tests across 385 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
1,330
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
385
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 68
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 44
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 29
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Y462 AAM is a 2001 Yamaha Yq 100 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 Yq 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 8,728 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 Yq 100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y462 AAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yq 100 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Yq 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y462 AAM is a 2001 Yamaha Yq 100, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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