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E455 UWA

1987 Yamaha FS1

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,949 mi
Last recorded22,949 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FS117,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE455 UWA
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2025 22,949 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 22,930 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 22,889 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 22,822 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 22,755 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 22,544 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 22,408 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 23,304 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 22,236 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 22,173 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 22,102 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 21,957 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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E455 UWA is a 1987 Yamaha FS1 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha FS1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 17,379 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E455 UWA, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha FS1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E455 UWA registered?

E455 UWA is a 1987 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 12 September 1987.

Is E455 UWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E455 UWA shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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