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HGC 562N

1974 Yamaha FS1E

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,745 mi
Last recorded18,745 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 1974 Yamaha FS1E8,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGC 562N
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1E
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 18,745 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 18,711 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 18,711 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

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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HGC 562N is a 1974 Yamaha FS1E in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Yamaha FS1E models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 8,876 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 FS1E fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HGC 562N, 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 52 years old, this Yamaha FS1E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HGC 562N registered?

HGC 562N is a 1974 Yamaha FS1E, first registered on 13 December 1974.

Is HGC 562N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGC 562N shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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