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E513 RCL

1987 Yamaha FS1

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,391 mi
Last recorded19,391 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FS117,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE513 RCL
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 19,391 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 19,353 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 19,351 miles

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

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 17,840 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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E513 RCL is a 1987 Yamaha FS1 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 E513 RCL, 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 E513 RCL registered?

E513 RCL is a 1987 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 26 November 1987.

Is E513 RCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E513 RCL 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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