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GKL 520V

1979 Yamaha FS1E

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,881 mi
Last recorded25,881 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1979 Yamaha FS1E16,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKL 520V
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1E
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 25,881 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 25,728 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 25,711 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 25,637 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 25,543 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 25,543 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 25,527 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 25,320 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 25,320 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 25,035 miles

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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GKL 520V is a 1979 Yamaha FS1E in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha FS1E models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 16,102 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 GKL 520V, 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 47 years old, this Yamaha FS1E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GKL 520V registered?

GKL 520V is a 1979 Yamaha FS1E, first registered on 1 November 1979.

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The MOT history for GKL 520V shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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