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BRN 578Y

1983 Yamaha YB100

Red Petrol 97cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,061 mi
Last recorded12,061 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1983 Yamaha YB10018,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRN 578Y
MakeYamaha
ModelYB100
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine97cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 12,061 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 12,061 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 11,973 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 13,142 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 13,142 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 13,137 miles

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Chain guard missing

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

battery flat

damage to rear number plate

exhaust loose at mounting

handle bars twisted

Pass 17 Apr 2008 12,460 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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BRN 578Y is a 1983 Yamaha YB100 in Red with a 97cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha YB100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 18,915 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 BRN 578Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha YB100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BRN 578Y registered?

BRN 578Y is a 1983 Yamaha YB100, first registered on 3 June 1983.

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