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GCV 68N

1974 Yamaha FS1

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,778 mi
Last recorded28,778 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2007
Typical for 1974 Yamaha FS117,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCV 68N
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2007 28,778 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 28,778 miles

Brake linkage excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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GCV 68N is a 1974 Yamaha FS1 in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Yamaha FS1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 17,447 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 GCV 68N, 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 52 years old, this Yamaha FS1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GCV 68N registered?

GCV 68N is a 1974 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is GCV 68N safe to buy?

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