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DAJ 285T

1979 Yamaha FS1E

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,868 mi
Last recorded16,868 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1979 Yamaha FS1E16,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAJ 285T
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1E
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 16,868 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 11,789 miles

front and rear tyres have slight cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2011 10,258 miles

Slight cracking of the side wall on both tyres

Fail 22 Jun 2011 10,252 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Slight cracking of the side wall on both tyres

Pass 28 Jun 2010 7,676 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 7,672 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 7,671 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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DAJ 285T is a 1979 Yamaha FS1E in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha FS1E models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 16,102 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 DAJ 285T, 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 47 years old, this Yamaha FS1E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DAJ 285T registered?

DAJ 285T is a 1979 Yamaha FS1E, first registered on 9 July 1979.

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The MOT history for DAJ 285T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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