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RJO 259P

1976 Yamaha FS1E

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,277 mi
Last recorded7,277 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1976 Yamaha FS1E11,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJO 259P
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1E
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 7,277 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 7,273 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 7,196 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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RJO 259P is a 1976 Yamaha FS1E in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Yamaha FS1E models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 11,859 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 RJO 259P, 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 50 years old, this Yamaha FS1E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJO 259P registered?

RJO 259P is a 1976 Yamaha FS1E, first registered on 3 March 1976.

Is RJO 259P safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJO 259P shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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