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OWS 704Y

1983 Yamaha YB100

Red Petrol 97cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,568 mi
Last recorded22,568 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2009
Typical for 1983 Yamaha YB10018,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWS 704Y
MakeYamaha
ModelYB100
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine97cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2009 22,568 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 22,542 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 21,396 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 21,306 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 21,299 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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OWS 704Y is a 1983 Yamaha YB100 in Red with a 97cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha YB100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 18,915 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 OWS 704Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha YB100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OWS 704Y registered?

OWS 704Y is a 1983 Yamaha YB100, first registered on 12 July 1983.

Is OWS 704Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWS 704Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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