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F284 MBY

1988 Yamaha YB100

Red Petrol 97cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,571 mi
Last recorded29,571 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1988 Yamaha YB10019,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF284 MBY
MakeYamaha
ModelYB100
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine97cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 29,571 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 28,961 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 28,961 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 28,595 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 27,367 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 26,973 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 26,973 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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F284 MBY is a 1988 Yamaha YB100 in Red with a 97cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F284 MBY, 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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What year was F284 MBY registered?

F284 MBY is a 1988 Yamaha YB100, first registered on 31 August 1988.

Is F284 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F284 MBY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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