Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2001 Yamaha Yq 100?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2001 Yamaha Yq 100?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2001 Yamaha Yq 100?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2001 Yamaha Yq 100 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 455 vehicles, the 2001 Yamaha Yq 100 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 81.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2001 Yamaha Yq 100?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Yamaha Yq 100 (2001)

455 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.3% first-time pass rate

2001 Yamaha Yq 100

CarHunch analysed 455 real MOT records for the 2001 Yamaha Yq 100. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 455 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

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.

The 2001 Yamaha Yq 100 passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (81.3%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

First-time pass

81.3%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

1.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.13

Over 1.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–12k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

These stats describe 455 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 455 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	454	81.2%	0.13

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,996 Yamaha Yq 100 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 46.1%

920

Red 39.9%

796

Black 13.4%

268

Silver 0.4%

Yellow 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2001 Yamaha Yq 100 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

8,531

typical

5,380

low mileage

11,598

high mileage

Half of all 2001 Yamaha Yq 100 vehicles fall between 5,380 and 11,598 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,380 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 5,380–11,598 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2001 Yamaha Yq 100s sit.

⚠ Over 15,657 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.13

Avg failures per vehicle

0.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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