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E809 DRO

1988 Yamaha FS1E

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,624 mi
Last recorded17,624 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FS1E14,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE809 DRO
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 17,624 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 17,624 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

hi and low switching wrong positioning on switch.

Pass 2 Feb 2017 17,620 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 17,417 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 17,417 miles

Nearside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp stop flashing when rear brake pressed (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp stop flashing when rear brake is pressed (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s wrong direction (4.1.2e)

Fail 10 May 2014 17,372 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 10 May 2014 17,372 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 17,251 miles

battery voltage low tested lights with throttle causing slight interacting

Fail 3 Nov 2011 17,029 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 17,029 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 14,847 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 14,798 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

head light glass loose

Pass 25 Nov 2009 10,652 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2009 10,651 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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E809 DRO is a 1988 Yamaha FS1E in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E809 DRO, 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 E809 DRO registered?

E809 DRO is a 1988 Yamaha FS1E, first registered on 23 June 1988.

Is E809 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E809 DRO shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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