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E339 BWL

1988 Yamaha FS1

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,994 mi
Last recorded9,994 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FS115,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE339 BWL
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 9,994 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 9,958 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 9,945 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 9,944 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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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E339 BWL is a 1988 Yamaha FS1 in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E339 BWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E339 BWL registered?

E339 BWL is a 1988 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is E339 BWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E339 BWL shows 4 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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