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VYP 35M

1974 Yamaha FS1E

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

296 mi
Last recorded296 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Yamaha FS1E8,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYP 35M
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1E
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 296 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 205 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 33 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 19 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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VYP 35M is a 1974 Yamaha FS1E in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 VYP 35M, 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 VYP 35M registered?

VYP 35M is a 1974 Yamaha FS1E, first registered on 17 April 1974.

Is VYP 35M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYP 35M 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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