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PBE 409M

1974 Yamaha FS1E

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

12,207 mi
Last recorded12,207 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1974 Yamaha FS1E8,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBE 409M
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1E
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 12,207 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive sprocket carrier bearing has slight side play (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 12,207 miles

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

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive sprocket carrier bearing has slight side play (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing rear axle too short for castle nut to accept split pin, castle nut replaced with self-locking nut (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 12,198 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 12,198 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 12,191 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 12,170 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 11,999 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 11,684 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 11,092 miles

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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PBE 409M is a 1974 Yamaha FS1E in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PBE 409M, 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 PBE 409M registered?

PBE 409M is a 1974 Yamaha FS1E, first registered on 1 February 1974.

Is PBE 409M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBE 409M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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