MOT Status
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26,831 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
speedo not working
Front Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
speedo not working
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
clutch slip, can't adjust away
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure wheel nut split pin missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake component insecure rear brake arm lock nuts, split pins missing (1.1.21 (c))
Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure wheel nut split pin missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
clutch slip, can't adjust away
Front Brake cable slightly corroded (3.2.A1b)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
rear tyre worn close to legal limit
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)
Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Centre Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Yamaha FS1E?
Based on 2,713 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F940 FTA is a 1988 Yamaha FS1E in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F940 FTA, 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 F940 FTA registered?
F940 FTA is a 1988 Yamaha FS1E, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is F940 FTA safe to buy?
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