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Y251 ETY

2001 Yamaha YQ100

Red Petrol 101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,422 mi
Last recorded9,422 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YQ10010,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 ETY
MakeYamaha
ModelYQ100
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine101cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 9,422 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 8,738 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 8,593 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 8,593 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 8,095 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 7,186 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 6,606 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YQ100?

Based on 8,974 MOT tests across 1,671 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
1,070
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 640
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 368
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 301
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 272
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 220
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Y251 ETY is a 2001 Yamaha YQ100 in Red with a 101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YQ100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 10,319 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YQ100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 640 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y251 ETY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YQ100 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha YQ100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y251 ETY registered?

Y251 ETY is a 2001 Yamaha YQ100, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y251 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y251 ETY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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