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E437 MBJ

1988 Yamaha YB100

Red Petrol 97cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,593 mi
Last recorded20,593 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha YB10019,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE437 MBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYB100
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine97cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 20,593 miles

All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 20,446 miles

All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2024 20,446 miles

All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 20,072 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 20,061 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 20,026 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 19,789 miles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

rear tyre low air pressure

Fail 18 Jan 2011 19,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

rear tyre low air pressure

Pass 1 Dec 2009 19,786 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 19,786 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 17,858 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 15,911 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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E437 MBJ is a 1988 Yamaha YB100 in Red with a 97cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha YB100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 19,928 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 E437 MBJ, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha YB100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E437 MBJ is a 1988 Yamaha YB100, first registered on 16 July 1988.

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