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CPR 243T

1979 Yamaha FS1E

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

18,461 mi
Last recorded18,461 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1979 Yamaha FS1E16,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPR 243T
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1E
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 18,461 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 18,461 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 18,460 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 18,457 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 18,456 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 18,448 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 18,448 miles

Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 18,236 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 18,112 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 18,066 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 17,985 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

kick start worn

Fail 16 Oct 2017 17,985 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Upper Front suspension assembly component loose top mount loose (2.3.1)

kick start worn

Pass 4 Oct 2016 17,929 miles

seat deteriating

Pass 13 Oct 2015 17,902 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 17,902 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 17,829 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 17,829 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 17,640 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 17,512 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 17,284 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 16,991 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 16,715 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 16,438 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 16,420 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2006 16,065 miles

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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CPR 243T is a 1979 Yamaha FS1E in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CPR 243T, 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.

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What year was CPR 243T registered?

CPR 243T is a 1979 Yamaha FS1E, first registered on 11 May 1979.

Is CPR 243T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPR 243T shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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