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F846 SBD

1988 Yamaha FS1

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,251 mi
Last recorded18,251 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FS115,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF846 SBD
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 18,251 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 18,249 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 18,218 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 18,211 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 18,123 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 17,806 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 17,396 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 17,396 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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F846 SBD is a 1988 Yamaha FS1 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F846 SBD, 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 F846 SBD registered?

F846 SBD is a 1988 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 17 August 1988.

Is F846 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F846 SBD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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