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F940 FTA

1988 Yamaha FS1E

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,831 mi
Last recorded26,831 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FS1E14,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF940 FTA
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 26,831 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 26,831 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 26,831 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

clutch slip, can't adjust away

Fail 2 Feb 2019 26,831 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 26,799 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2005 26,799 miles

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.

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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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.

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