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JFN 56L

1973 Yamaha FS1E

Gold Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,283 mi
Last recorded6,283 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 1973 Yamaha FS1E20,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFN 56L
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1E
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 6,283 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 6,283 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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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JFN 56L is a 1973 Yamaha FS1E in Gold with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 JFN 56L, 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 JFN 56L registered?

JFN 56L is a 1973 Yamaha FS1E, first registered on 2 July 1973.

Is JFN 56L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFN 56L 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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