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E784 NBV

1988 Yamaha FS1E

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,579 mi
Last recorded25,579 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FS1E14,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE784 NBV
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 25,579 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 23,543 miles

both rear shock absorbers have slight negative damping

Fail 21 Mar 2019 23,543 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear shock absorbers have slight negative damping

Pass 3 Sep 2009 23,366 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 23,366 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

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)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2008 22,709 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 22,701 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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E784 NBV is a 1988 Yamaha FS1E in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E784 NBV, 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 E784 NBV registered?

E784 NBV is a 1988 Yamaha FS1E, first registered on 13 May 1988.

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