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KWA 537P

1975 Yamaha FS1

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,755 mi
Last recorded24,755 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 1975 Yamaha FS114,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWA 537P
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1975
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 24,755 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 24,755 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 24,312 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 24,142 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 23,552 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 23,546 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 23,543 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 23,543 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 23,504 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 23,504 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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KWA 537P is a 1975 Yamaha FS1 in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KWA 537P, 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 KWA 537P registered?

KWA 537P is a 1975 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 11 August 1975.

Is KWA 537P safe to buy?

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