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F361 PVC

1988 Yamaha FS1

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

15,458 mi
Last recorded15,458 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FS115,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF361 PVC
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 15,458 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 15,458 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 15,452 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 15,418 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 14,789 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 14,394 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 14,394 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive 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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F361 PVC is a 1988 Yamaha FS1 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F361 PVC, 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 F361 PVC registered?

F361 PVC is a 1988 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 21 September 1988.

Is F361 PVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F361 PVC shows 7 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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