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EPV 440L

1973 Yamaha FS1E

Gold Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

447 mi
Last recorded447 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Yamaha FS1E20,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPV 440L
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1E
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2017 447 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 409 miles

Front Wheel fractured but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 12 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 19,588 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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EPV 440L is a 1973 Yamaha FS1E in Gold with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Yamaha FS1E models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 20,547 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 EPV 440L, 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 53 years old, this Yamaha FS1E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EPV 440L registered?

EPV 440L is a 1973 Yamaha FS1E, first registered on 24 May 1973.

Is EPV 440L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPV 440L shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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