2002 Yamaha YQ 100 0.1L Petrol · GU51 BSV

The 2002 Yamaha YQ 100 remains roadworthy per the latest DVSA test on 19 July 2023 at 4,228 miles, with the examiner recording no defects. Across the full available history the maintenance trend stays stable, showing zero advisories or failures in the 2007, 2008 and 2023 examinations. The vehicle thus demonstrated consistent compliance when tested, though the sparse record limits deeper trend analysis. Registered in 2002, the scooter shows a recorded mileage of 4,228 miles over roughly 24 years, equating to about 176 miles per annum. The odometer advanced merely 24 miles between the 23 April 2007 test at 3,828 miles and the 8 April 2008 test at 3,852 miles, then climbed 376 miles to the July 2023 examination. A fifteen-year void separates the 2008 and 2023 entries, indicating prolonged storage rather than active use. Such a sparse yet clean ledger suggests the machine spent extended periods idle, with no evidence of neglect at the formal tests themselves. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection focused on components vulnerable to long-term standing. The tester flagged no binding calipers or worn brake discs in 2023, but stagnant fluid and seized pistons commonly develop on dormant machines; we recommend stripping and testing both front and rear braking systems. Corrosion to the frame, exhaust and suspension linkages may have progressed unseen, given the low-mileage environment accelerates surface oxidation if stored poorly. Check the rear shock and front fork seals for weepage, and verify tyre sidewalls for perishing despite adequate tread. Structural integrity showed no advisory at the last test, yet a visual assessment of the chassis welds and mounting points remains prudent given the age. The clean MOT history implies previous owners maintained basic legal standards when presenting for test, but the intermittent usage pattern warrants suspicion of skipped routine servicing between the 2008 and 2023 gaps. Prior to purchase, confirm the engine runs without excessive exhaust emissions and that the drivetrain operates smoothly after its long hibernation.