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Y579 DBY

2001 Yamaha Yq 100

Red Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,440 mi
Last recorded17,440 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Yq 1008,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY579 DBY
MakeYamaha
ModelYq 100
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 17,440 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 5,660 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 14,239 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 14,211 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 12,803 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 11,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 10,107 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 10,107 miles

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

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

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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Y579 DBY is a 2001 Yamaha Yq 100 in Red with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y579 DBY, 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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Y579 DBY is a 2001 Yamaha Yq 100, first registered on 14 August 2001.

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