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E143 ROX

1987 Yamaha FS1E

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

14,542 mi
Last recorded14,542 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FS1E16,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE143 ROX
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1E
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 14,542 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 14,449 miles

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 14,449 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 14,259 miles

rear tyre sidewalls perrishing

Fail 29 Jun 2013 14,259 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

rear tyre sidewalls perrishing

Pass 23 Jun 2012 13,858 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 13,434 miles

Front tyre side walls cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2010 13,044 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 13,037 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 13,037 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Plate brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.B2b)

Plate brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.B2a)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

brake test cannot be conducted due to clutchdrag

Pass 6 Jul 2007 9,947 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 9,947 miles

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 7,629 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 7,629 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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E143 ROX is a 1987 Yamaha FS1E in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha FS1E models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 16,684 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 E143 ROX, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha FS1E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E143 ROX registered?

E143 ROX is a 1987 Yamaha FS1E, first registered on 2 November 1987.

Is E143 ROX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E143 ROX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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