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J496 TCY

1991 Yamaha YB100

Red Petrol 97cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

13,867 mi
Last recorded13,867 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1991 Yamaha YB10013,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ496 TCY
MakeYamaha
ModelYB100
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine97cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 13,867 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 13,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2016 13,260 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 13,260 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension component loose swinging arm (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 12,044 miles

Chain guard missing

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 12,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Chain guard missing

Fail 6 Oct 2010 12,044 miles

Centre Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Centre Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

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

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

Chain guard missing

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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J496 TCY is a 1991 Yamaha YB100 in Red with a 97cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J496 TCY, 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 J496 TCY registered?

J496 TCY is a 1991 Yamaha YB100, first registered on 8 November 1991.

Is J496 TCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J496 TCY shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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