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MBU 528W

1980 Yamaha FS1E

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,689 mi
Last recorded6,689 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBU 528W
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1E
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 6,689 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear wheel slight damage

Central Rear Lower Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Front Upper Front flexi hose starting to cracking on outer rubber

Pass 23 Apr 2018 6,658 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 6,651 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords front (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2017 6,580 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 6,483 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 6,349 miles

front tyre sidewall slightly perished

rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 26 Mar 2014 6,022 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FS1E?

Based on 2,713 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
82
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 23
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 21
Horn not working 19
Direction indicators not working 17
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MBU 528W is a 1980 Yamaha FS1E in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Yamaha FS1E fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MBU 528W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FS1E typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 46 years old, this Yamaha FS1E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MBU 528W registered?

MBU 528W is a 1980 Yamaha FS1E, first registered on 7 October 1980.

Is MBU 528W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBU 528W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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