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POB 847M

1973 Yamaha FS1E

Multi-colour Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,076 mi
Last recorded20,076 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Yamaha FS1E20,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOB 847M
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1E
Year1973
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 20,076 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 20,076 miles

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 20,076 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 20,067 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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POB 847M is a 1973 Yamaha FS1E in Multi-colour with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 POB 847M, 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 POB 847M registered?

POB 847M is a 1973 Yamaha FS1E, first registered on 17 September 1973.

Is POB 847M safe to buy?

The MOT history for POB 847M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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