Yamaha Yq 100 (2001)
2001 Yamaha Yq 100
CarHunch analysed 455 real MOT records for the 2001 Yamaha Yq 100. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2001 Yamaha YQ 100 is a scooter in serious trouble: only 12.9% pass MOT on first attempt, a catastrophic 67 percentage points below the UK average of 80%. With just 1.5% ever recording a dangerous defect, the failures aren't typically safety-critical, but the sheer volume of issues tells you these machines are fundamentally unreliable by design or condition.
At 8,500 miles median mileage, these scooters are lightly used—yet they're still racking up an average of 0.13 failures and 0.2 advisories each, suggesting age and neglect rather than hard riding have taken their toll. If you're considering one, budget for immediate remedial work and expect to fail MOT repeatedly until major components are overhauled; this is not a buy-and-ride proposition.
What to check before buying a 2001 Yamaha Yq 100
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 454 | 12.7% | 0.13 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 Yamaha Yq 100 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2001 Yamaha Yq 100 vehicles fall between 5,380 and 11,598 miles.
MOT History Averages
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