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E843 XHR

1987 Yamaha FS1

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,842 mi
Last recorded16,842 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FS117,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE843 XHR
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 16,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 16,842 miles

All direction indicators not working not flshing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake cable insecure bottom adjuster locknut missing (1.1.15 (c))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high hi/low reversed (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low hi/low reversed (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted rod adjusting nut only on a couple of threads-DANGEROUS- hub arm needs moving (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 16,807 miles

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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E843 XHR is a 1987 Yamaha FS1 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha FS1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 17,379 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 E843 XHR, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha FS1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E843 XHR registered?

E843 XHR is a 1987 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 11 November 1987.

Is E843 XHR safe to buy?

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