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BTA 116Y

1982 Yamaha YB100

Red Petrol 97cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

19,075 mi
Last recorded19,075 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1982 Yamaha YB10011,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTA 116Y
MakeYamaha
ModelYB100
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine97cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2013 19,075 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

headlight high low switch working wrong way around

Pass 28 Nov 2012 17,743 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 16,315 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 16,315 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 14,558 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 11,664 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 11,664 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 9,985 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 9,981 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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BTA 116Y is a 1982 Yamaha YB100 in Red with a 97cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha YB100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 11,413 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 BTA 116Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha YB100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BTA 116Y is a 1982 Yamaha YB100, first registered on 1 September 1982.

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