CarVerify

Free Car Check

ETH 496V

1980 Yamaha FS1

Not stated Petrol 79cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,170 mi
Last recorded16,170 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 Yamaha FS120,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationETH 496V
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1980
ColourNot stated
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2020 16,170 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 16,170 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
Full Yamaha FS1 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ETH 496V is a 1980 Yamaha FS1 in Not stated with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha FS1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 20,112 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ETH 496V, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha FS1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ETH 496V?

You can check the full history of ETH 496V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ETH 496V registered?

ETH 496V is a 1980 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is ETH 496V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETH 496V shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ETH 496V have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ETH 496V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.