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F494 FUD

1988 Yamaha YB100

Black Petrol 97cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,961 mi
Last recorded31,961 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1988 Yamaha YB10019,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF494 FUD
MakeYamaha
ModelYB100
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine97cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 31,961 miles

Front forks reduced damping

Pass 30 Jun 2017 31,915 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(i))

Fail 5 Jul 2016 31,912 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated downpipe rotted out (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition needs new exhaust system (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play *** need replacing *** (2.2.2)

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

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired wired wrong tail light is top light and vice versa (1.3.3a)

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired wired wrong tail light is top light and vice versa (1.1.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 31,628 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 31,628 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)

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

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 30,188 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

battery could do with charging

rear tyre has slight plit in side wall

Pass 17 Jun 2013 28,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 25,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 25,834 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 24,555 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 24,554 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 24,509 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 24,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 23,211 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 22,001 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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F494 FUD is a 1988 Yamaha YB100 in Black with a 97cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F494 FUD, 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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F494 FUD is a 1988 Yamaha YB100, first registered on 17 August 1988.

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