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H173 BKN

1990 Yamaha YB100

Red Petrol 97cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,244 mi
Last recorded24,244 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha YB10017,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH173 BKN
MakeYamaha
ModelYB100
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine97cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 24,244 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 24,244 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 22,616 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 22,325 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 21,617 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 20,696 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2010 20,633 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 18,018 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 16,467 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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H173 BKN is a 1990 Yamaha YB100 in Red with a 97cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha YB100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 17,344 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H173 BKN, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha YB100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H173 BKN registered?

H173 BKN is a 1990 Yamaha YB100, first registered on 4 August 1990.

Is H173 BKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H173 BKN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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