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J287 MBA

1991 Yamaha YB100

Red Petrol 97cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,032 mi
Last recorded20,032 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 1991 Yamaha YB10013,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ287 MBA
MakeYamaha
ModelYB100
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine97cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 20,032 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 19,896 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 19,896 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2010 18,912 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 18,870 miles

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 18,831 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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J287 MBA is a 1991 Yamaha YB100 in Red with a 97cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha YB100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 13,028 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 J287 MBA, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha YB100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J287 MBA registered?

J287 MBA is a 1991 Yamaha YB100, first registered on 3 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J287 MBA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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