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NHO 169L

1973 Yamaha FS1

Gold Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

990 mi
Last recorded990 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Yamaha FS113,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHO 169L
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 990 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 967 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 872 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 825 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 591 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 550 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 458 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 168 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 168 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 17,585 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 100 miles

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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NHO 169L is a 1973 Yamaha FS1 in Gold with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NHO 169L, 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 NHO 169L?

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What year was NHO 169L registered?

NHO 169L is a 1973 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 25 May 1973.

Is NHO 169L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHO 169L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NHO 169L have outstanding finance?

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