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JGY 478N

1975 Yamaha FS1

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,914 mi
Last recorded23,914 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 1975 Yamaha FS114,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGY 478N
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1975
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 23,914 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 23,895 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 23,845 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 23,845 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 23,815 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 23,535 miles

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

slight drag on rear brakes

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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JGY 478N is a 1975 Yamaha FS1 in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1975 Yamaha FS1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 14,296 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 JGY 478N, 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 51 years old, this Yamaha FS1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JGY 478N registered?

JGY 478N is a 1975 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 17 June 1975.

Is JGY 478N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGY 478N shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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