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ETB 396V

1979 Yamaha FS1

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,764 mi
Last recorded20,764 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Yamaha FS18,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETB 396V
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 20,764 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 20,737 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 20,698 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 20,665 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 20,378 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 5,245 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 5,211 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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ETB 396V is a 1979 Yamaha FS1 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha FS1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 8,912 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 ETB 396V, 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 47 years old, this Yamaha FS1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ETB 396V registered?

ETB 396V is a 1979 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 7 August 1979.

Is ETB 396V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETB 396V shows 7 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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