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L473 SMB

1994 Yamaha YB100

Red Petrol 97cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,013 mi
Last recorded10,013 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1994 Yamaha YB10014,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL473 SMB
MakeYamaha
ModelYB100
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine97cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 10,013 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 9,938 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 9,671 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 9,439 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 9,003 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 8,721 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 7,833 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 14 Oct 2014 7,833 miles

Chain guard missing

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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L473 SMB is a 1994 Yamaha YB100 in Red with a 97cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha YB100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 14,732 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 L473 SMB, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha YB100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L473 SMB registered?

L473 SMB is a 1994 Yamaha YB100, first registered on 3 May 1994.

Is L473 SMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L473 SMB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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