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RYW 53L

1973 Yamaha FS1E

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,706 mi
Last recorded46,706 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Yamaha FS1E20,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYW 53L
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1E
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 46,706 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 46,706 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 46,675 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 46,667 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 46,626 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 46,557 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 46,534 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 46,531 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 46,404 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 46,139 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 46,136 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 46,094 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 46,094 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 46,081 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2005 46,069 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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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RYW 53L is a 1973 Yamaha FS1E in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RYW 53L, 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 RYW 53L registered?

RYW 53L is a 1973 Yamaha FS1E, first registered on 21 June 1973.

Is RYW 53L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYW 53L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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