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D477 JFX

1987 Yamaha FS1

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,412 mi
Last recorded1,412 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FS117,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD477 JFX
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 1,412 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 1,412 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 1,411 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 1,411 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front tyre pressure low

Pass 6 Apr 2011 771 miles

battery requires charging

Pass 6 Oct 2009 484 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 484 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2008 475 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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D477 JFX is a 1987 Yamaha FS1 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D477 JFX, 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 D477 JFX registered?

D477 JFX is a 1987 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 11 May 1987.

Is D477 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D477 JFX shows 8 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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