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E186 KPO

1988 Yamaha FS1E

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,662 mi
Last recorded41,662 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FS1E14,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE186 KPO
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 41,662 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 41,654 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 41,280 miles

Offside Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 41,280 miles

Offside Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 24,166 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 24,156 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2006 23,335 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 23,329 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2005 23,303 miles

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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E186 KPO is a 1988 Yamaha FS1E in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha FS1E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 14,766 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 E186 KPO, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha FS1E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E186 KPO registered?

E186 KPO is a 1988 Yamaha FS1E, first registered on 14 January 1988.

Is E186 KPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E186 KPO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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