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BVC 235Y

1982 Yamaha YB100

Yellow Petrol 97cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

8,329 mi
Last recorded8,329 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 Yamaha YB10011,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVC 235Y
MakeYamaha
ModelYB100
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine97cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 8,329 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 8,207 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 8,207 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 8,103 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 8,103 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear chain guard is missing

Pass 21 Dec 2016 7,677 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 7,677 miles

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

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

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 7,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 7,505 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 7,387 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 34,947 miles

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

front mudguard coroded

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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BVC 235Y is a 1982 Yamaha YB100 in Yellow with a 97cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BVC 235Y, 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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What year was BVC 235Y registered?

BVC 235Y is a 1982 Yamaha YB100, first registered on 27 August 1982.

Is BVC 235Y safe to buy?

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