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E516 JDU

1987 Yamaha FS1E

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,881 mi
Last recorded32,881 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FS1E16,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE516 JDU
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1E
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 32,881 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 32,866 miles

All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 32,840 miles

All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 32,824 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 32,811 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 32,811 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 32,800 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 32,780 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 32,735 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 32,582 miles

Battery requires charging as all lighting system checks required engine revs to be held high.

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 32,582 miles

Battery requires charging as all lighting system checks required engine revs to be held high.

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 31,249 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 28,078 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 28,074 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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E516 JDU is a 1987 Yamaha FS1E in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha FS1E models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 16,684 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E516 JDU, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha FS1E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E516 JDU registered?

E516 JDU is a 1987 Yamaha FS1E, first registered on 21 August 1987.

Is E516 JDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E516 JDU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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