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OWN 497R

1977 Yamaha FS1E

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8 mi
Last recorded8 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1977 Yamaha FS1E14,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWN 497R
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1E
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2015 8 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 1 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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OWN 497R is a 1977 Yamaha FS1E in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1977 Yamaha FS1E models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 14,153 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OWN 497R, 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 49 years old, this Yamaha FS1E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OWN 497R registered?

OWN 497R is a 1977 Yamaha FS1E, first registered on 7 April 1977.

Is OWN 497R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWN 497R shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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