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26809

1974 Yamaha FS1

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,539 mi
Last recorded19,539 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1974 Yamaha FS117,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration26809
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 19,539 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 19,539 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha FS1?

Based on 3,134 MOT tests across 739 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
117
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
Direction indicators not working 33
Horn not working 33
Direction indicator not working 27
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 26
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26809 is a 1974 Yamaha FS1 in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Yamaha FS1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 17,447 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha FS1 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 26809, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FS1 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 52 years old, this Yamaha FS1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 26809 registered?

26809 is a 1974 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is 26809 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 26809 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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