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F209 FTT

1988 Yamaha FS1

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,212 mi
Last recorded23,212 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FS115,997 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF209 FTT
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 23,212 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 20,791 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 20,288 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 May 2011 20,786 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i) DANGEROUS

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

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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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F209 FTT is a 1988 Yamaha FS1 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha FS1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 15,997 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 F209 FTT, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha FS1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F209 FTT registered?

F209 FTT is a 1988 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F209 FTT safe to buy?

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