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G897 TTC

1989 Yamaha FS1

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,687 mi
Last recorded13,687 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2007
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FS118,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG897 TTC
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2007 13,687 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 13,687 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 12,975 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 12,975 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))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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G897 TTC is a 1989 Yamaha FS1 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G897 TTC, 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 G897 TTC registered?

G897 TTC is a 1989 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 1 September 1989.

Is G897 TTC safe to buy?

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