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YUN 238W

1980 Yamaha YB100

Red Petrol 97cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,943 mi
Last recorded37,943 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1980 Yamaha YB10018,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUN 238W
MakeYamaha
ModelYB100
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine97cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 37,943 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 37,931 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 9 Feb 2012 34,971 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 34,971 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 25 May 2010 34,425 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 34,425 miles

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

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2007 31,365 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 31,363 miles

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

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

How Reliable is the Yamaha YB100?

Based on 3,113 MOT tests across 600 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
185
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
600
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 98
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 82
Direction indicators not working 66
reflector on motorcycle missing 54
Horn not working 47
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YUN 238W is a 1980 Yamaha YB100 in Red with a 97cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha YB100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 18,398 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 YB100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YUN 238W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YB100 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 46 years old, this Yamaha YB100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YUN 238W registered?

YUN 238W is a 1980 Yamaha YB100, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is YUN 238W safe to buy?

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