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RCH 97R

1977 Yamaha FS1E

Brown Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,726 mi
Last recorded15,726 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1977 Yamaha FS1E14,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCH 97R
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1E
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2015 15,726 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 15,725 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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RCH 97R is a 1977 Yamaha FS1E in Brown 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 RCH 97R, 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 RCH 97R registered?

RCH 97R is a 1977 Yamaha FS1E, first registered on 7 February 1977.

Is RCH 97R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCH 97R 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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