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WHO 717R

1976 Yamaha FS1

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,581 mi
Last recorded24,581 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1976 Yamaha FS113,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHO 717R
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 24,581 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 24,578 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 24,565 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FS1?

Based on 3,134 MOT tests across 739 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
117
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
Direction indicators not working 33
Horn not working 33
Direction indicator not working 27
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 26
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WHO 717R is a 1976 Yamaha FS1 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 FS1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 13,503 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 FS1 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WHO 717R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FS1 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 50 years old, this Yamaha FS1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WHO 717R registered?

WHO 717R is a 1976 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 3 December 1976.

Is WHO 717R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHO 717R 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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