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F729 OHW

1988 Yamaha FS1

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,303 mi
Last recorded17,303 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FS115,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF729 OHW
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 17,303 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 17,164 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 17,164 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2008 1,716 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 1,716 miles

Centre Front Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 14,548 miles

front wheel rim lateral run out 3.0mm steel rim fitted!

kick start missing!

rear light lens screew missing!

rear wheel rim lateral run out 2.0mm!

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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F729 OHW is a 1988 Yamaha FS1 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F729 OHW, 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 F729 OHW registered?

F729 OHW is a 1988 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 31 August 1988.

Is F729 OHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F729 OHW shows 6 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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