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E496 MFA

1988 Yamaha FS1E

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

5,060 mi
Last recorded5,060 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FS1E14,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE496 MFA
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 5,060 miles

Front brake lever stop lamp switch

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 22 Jul 2016 5,060 miles

Direction indicators not working all 4 (1.5.1c)

Front brake lever stop lamp switch

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 21 Jul 2015 4,973 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 4,973 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 4,957 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 4,378 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 5 Sep 2013 4,378 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 14 May 2009 4,369 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 2,772 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 760 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 13,153 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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E496 MFA is a 1988 Yamaha FS1E in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E496 MFA, 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 E496 MFA registered?

E496 MFA is a 1988 Yamaha FS1E, first registered on 4 June 1988.

Is E496 MFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E496 MFA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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