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OFM 545M

1973 Yamaha FS1

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

692 mi
Last recorded692 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Yamaha FS113,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFM 545M
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 692 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 May 2017 691 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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OFM 545M is a 1973 Yamaha FS1 in Purple 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 OFM 545M, 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.

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What year was OFM 545M registered?

OFM 545M is a 1973 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 21 September 1973.

Is OFM 545M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFM 545M 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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