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H231 BPO

1990 Yamaha FS1

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,610 mi
Last recorded20,610 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FS117,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH231 BPO
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 20,610 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 19,764 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 19,427 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 19,427 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 18,785 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 18,271 miles

Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 17,994 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 15,520 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 14,377 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2011 10,803 miles

advise + there is a missalignment between top and bottom yokes , the handle bars and the front mudguard

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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H231 BPO is a 1990 Yamaha FS1 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha FS1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 17,932 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H231 BPO, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha FS1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H231 BPO registered?

H231 BPO is a 1990 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 1 September 1990.

Is H231 BPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H231 BPO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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