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CAV 944V

1979 Yamaha FS1E

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,996 mi
Last recorded18,996 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1979 Yamaha FS1E16,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAV 944V
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1E
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 18,996 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 18,996 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 18,958 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 18,958 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 18,409 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 18,409 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha FS1E?

Based on 2,713 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
82
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 23
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 21
Horn not working 19
Direction indicators not working 17
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CAV 944V is a 1979 Yamaha FS1E in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha FS1E models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 16,102 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 FS1E fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CAV 944V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FS1E typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 47 years old, this Yamaha FS1E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CAV 944V registered?

CAV 944V is a 1979 Yamaha FS1E, first registered on 1 September 1979.

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