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B491 YBV

1984 Yamaha YB100

Red Petrol 97cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,370 mi
Last recorded12,370 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1984 Yamaha YB10019,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB491 YBV
MakeYamaha
ModelYB100
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine97cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 12,370 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 12,370 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2015 12,370 miles

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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B491 YBV is a 1984 Yamaha YB100 in Red with a 97cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha YB100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 19,257 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 B491 YBV, 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 42 years old, this Yamaha YB100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B491 YBV registered?

B491 YBV is a 1984 Yamaha YB100, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B491 YBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B491 YBV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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