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D218 DLA

1987 Yamaha FS1

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,897 mi
Last recorded8,897 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FS117,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD218 DLA
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2017 8,897 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2016 8,795 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 8,728 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 8,615 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 8,322 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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D218 DLA is a 1987 Yamaha FS1 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha FS1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 17,379 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 D218 DLA, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha FS1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D218 DLA registered?

D218 DLA is a 1987 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 13 June 1987.

Is D218 DLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D218 DLA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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