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YVV 437M

1973 Yamaha FS1E

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

11,205 mi
Last recorded11,205 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Yamaha FS1E20,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVV 437M
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1E
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 11,205 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 11,076 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 11,076 miles

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 10,998 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 10,883 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 10,756 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 10,704 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 10,704 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 May 2011 10,520 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 10,323 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 10,139 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 9,803 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 9,784 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 9,784 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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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YVV 437M is a 1973 Yamaha FS1E in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YVV 437M, 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 YVV 437M registered?

YVV 437M is a 1973 Yamaha FS1E, first registered on 26 September 1973.

Is YVV 437M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVV 437M shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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