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VKX 425N

1974 Yamaha FS1E

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,269 mi
Last recorded1,269 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1974 Yamaha FS1E8,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKX 425N
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1E
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2010 1,269 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 1,266 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 1,251 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 1,235 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 17,303 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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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VKX 425N is a 1974 Yamaha FS1E in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VKX 425N, 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 VKX 425N registered?

VKX 425N is a 1974 Yamaha FS1E, first registered on 23 September 1974.

Is VKX 425N safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKX 425N shows 5 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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