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F873 MNR

1988 Yamaha FS1

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,217 mi
Last recorded14,217 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FS115,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF873 MNR
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 14,217 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 14,217 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 14,151 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 May 2011 13,827 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 13,785 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 13,785 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 13,727 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 13,591 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 13,591 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 13,566 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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F873 MNR is a 1988 Yamaha FS1 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F873 MNR, 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 F873 MNR registered?

F873 MNR is a 1988 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 4 August 1988.

Is F873 MNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F873 MNR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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