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G144 VOR

1989 Yamaha FS1

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,877 mi
Last recorded3,877 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FS118,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG144 VOR
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2012 3,877 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 3,877 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 3,503 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 3,503 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 2,012 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 2,012 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 1,259 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 18 Oct 2008 1,257 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Brake cable has a significantly damaged outer casing. (3.2.A1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 64 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 64 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 16,490 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 16,489 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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G144 VOR is a 1989 Yamaha FS1 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha FS1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 18,979 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 G144 VOR, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha FS1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G144 VOR registered?

G144 VOR is a 1989 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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