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FPV 356L

1973 Yamaha FS1E

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,297 mi
Last recorded6,297 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 Yamaha FS1E20,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPV 356L
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1E
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2017 6,297 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 6,220 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 6,115 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 6,045 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 5,917 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 56,597 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,470 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 5,525 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 53,332 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 5,195 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 5,093 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 5,061 miles

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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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FPV 356L is a 1973 Yamaha FS1E in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Yamaha FS1E models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 20,547 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 FPV 356L, 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 53 years old, this Yamaha FS1E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of FPV 356L?

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What year was FPV 356L registered?

FPV 356L is a 1973 Yamaha FS1E, first registered on 5 July 1973.

Is FPV 356L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPV 356L shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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