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F996 HDV

1988 Yamaha FS1E

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,678 mi
Last recorded6,678 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FS1E14,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF996 HDV
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 6,678 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 6,674 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 6,621 miles

no mirrors fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2014 6,621 miles

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

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

no mirrors fitted

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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F996 HDV is a 1988 Yamaha FS1E in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F996 HDV, 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 F996 HDV registered?

F996 HDV is a 1988 Yamaha FS1E, first registered on 16 September 1988.

Is F996 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F996 HDV shows 4 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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