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LBP 979P

1975 Yamaha FS1

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,424 mi
Last recorded13,424 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1975 Yamaha FS114,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBP 979P
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 13,424 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 13,163 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 13,150 miles

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 13,150 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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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LBP 979P is a 1975 Yamaha FS1 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LBP 979P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LBP 979P registered?

LBP 979P is a 1975 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 17 July 1975.

Is LBP 979P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBP 979P shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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