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VFE 707M

1973 Yamaha FS1E

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,927 mi
Last recorded3,927 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Yamaha FS1E20,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFE 707M
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1E
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2025 3,927 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 3,693 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 3,314 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 2,914 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 2,600 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 2,269 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 1,691 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 1,102 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 842 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 360 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014

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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VFE 707M is a 1973 Yamaha FS1E in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 VFE 707M, 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 VFE 707M registered?

VFE 707M is a 1973 Yamaha FS1E, first registered on 1 November 1973.

Is VFE 707M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFE 707M shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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