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FWW 964L

1973 Yamaha FS1

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,779 mi
Last recorded53,779 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2008
Typical for 1973 Yamaha FS113,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWW 964L
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2008 53,779 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 53,779 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

rear brake hub locking device wrongly fitted

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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FWW 964L is a 1973 Yamaha FS1 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 FWW 964L, 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

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What year was FWW 964L registered?

FWW 964L is a 1973 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is FWW 964L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWW 964L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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