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KUP 227T

1978 Yamaha FS1

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

1,807 mi
Last recorded1,807 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Yamaha FS111,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUP 227T
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 1,807 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 1,772 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 1,772 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 2 Apr 2015 1,677 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 1,266 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 734 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 557 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 4 miles

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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KUP 227T is a 1978 Yamaha FS1 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha FS1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 11,545 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 KUP 227T, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha FS1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KUP 227T registered?

KUP 227T is a 1978 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 26 October 1978.

Is KUP 227T safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUP 227T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KUP 227T have outstanding finance?

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