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J649 RFL

1992 Yamaha YB100

Red Petrol 97cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,585 mi
Last recorded16,585 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha YB10014,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ649 RFL
MakeYamaha
ModelYB100
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine97cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 16,585 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 16,585 miles

Front Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2014 16,244 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

no light fitted at time of test day use only

Pass 18 Jun 2013 15,314 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 13,422 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 13,394 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 12,693 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 18 Sep 2008 12,655 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Upper Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Sep 2007 11,714 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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J649 RFL is a 1992 Yamaha YB100 in Red with a 97cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha YB100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 14,686 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 J649 RFL, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha YB100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J649 RFL registered?

J649 RFL is a 1992 Yamaha YB100, first registered on 21 January 1992.

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