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F266 FMB

1989 Yamaha FS1

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,867 mi
Last recorded18,867 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FS118,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF266 FMB
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 18,867 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 18,699 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 18,541 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 18,539 miles

Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 18,289 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 18,102 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 18,094 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2021 17,834 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 17,681 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 17,461 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 17,174 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swinging arm (6.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 16,899 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
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F266 FMB is a 1989 Yamaha FS1 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha FS1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 18,979 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 F266 FMB, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha FS1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F266 FMB registered?

F266 FMB is a 1989 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 31 January 1989.

Is F266 FMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F266 FMB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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