CarVerify

Free Car Check

FPV 959L

1973 Yamaha FS1

Gold Petrol 49cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,651 mi
Last recorded24,651 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1973 Yamaha FS113,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPV 959L
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 24,651 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 24,644 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Fail 2 May 2008 24,476 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2008 24,476 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 24,151 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 24,151 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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
Full Yamaha FS1 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FPV 959L is a 1973 Yamaha FS1 in Gold with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Yamaha FS1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 13,072 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 FPV 959L, 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 53 years old, this Yamaha FS1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FPV 959L?

You can check the full history of FPV 959L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FPV 959L registered?

FPV 959L is a 1973 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 4 July 1973.

Is FPV 959L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPV 959L shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FPV 959L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FPV 959L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.