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E185 UWD

1988 Yamaha FS1

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,724 mi
Last recorded16,724 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FS115,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE185 UWD
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 16,724 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Handlebar slightly misaligned

Rear brake needs adjustment

Rear shocks corroding

Fail 25 Jan 2024 16,724 miles

All direction indicators not working at idle (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play very loose (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute with rpm up (4.4.4 (a))

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 16,548 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 16,544 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front brake adjuster lock nut missing

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 16,227 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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E185 UWD is a 1988 Yamaha FS1 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha FS1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 15,997 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 E185 UWD, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha FS1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E185 UWD registered?

E185 UWD is a 1988 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 22 June 1988.

Is E185 UWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E185 UWD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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