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JVY 897N

1975 Yamaha FS1

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,692 mi
Last recorded6,692 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 Yamaha FS114,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVY 897N
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1975
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 6,692 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 6,692 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 6,693 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 6,693 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 May 2014 6,693 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 6,692 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 6,692 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 6,692 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 6,692 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 6,692 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 6,692 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 6,692 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

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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JVY 897N is a 1975 Yamaha FS1 in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JVY 897N, 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 JVY 897N registered?

JVY 897N is a 1975 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 1 April 1975.

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