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BCW 826R

1977 Yamaha FS1

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,219 mi
Last recorded36,219 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Yamaha FS118,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCW 826R
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 36,219 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 May 2017 36,084 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. Multiple. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose Multiple loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 35,488 miles

Fuel tap damp.

Rear tyre perished.

Pass 2 May 2015 35,488 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 35,321 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 34,944 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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BCW 826R is a 1977 Yamaha FS1 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1977 Yamaha FS1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 18,585 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 BCW 826R, 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 49 years old, this Yamaha FS1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BCW 826R registered?

BCW 826R is a 1977 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 1 July 1977.

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The MOT history for BCW 826R shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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