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F448 CWG

1988 Yamaha FS1E

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,337 mi
Last recorded14,337 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FS1E14,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF448 CWG
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 14,337 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 14,337 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

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

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

clutch cable fraying

Pass 6 Mar 2008 12,679 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FS1E?

Based on 2,713 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
82
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 23
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 21
Horn not working 19
Direction indicators not working 17
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F448 CWG is a 1988 Yamaha FS1E in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha FS1E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 14,766 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 FS1E fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F448 CWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FS1E typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 38 years old, this Yamaha FS1E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F448 CWG registered?

F448 CWG is a 1988 Yamaha FS1E, first registered on 5 October 1988.

Is F448 CWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F448 CWG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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