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RYD 897W

1980 Yamaha FS1

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,864 mi
Last recorded6,864 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1980 Yamaha FS120,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYD 897W
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 6,864 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 6,864 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 6,836 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 6,737 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 6,653 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 6,653 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 6,545 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 6,403 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 6,304 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 6,304 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 6,053 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 5,765 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front and rear tyre pressures low

front stop lamp switch missing (not required for test purposes)

fuel cap lock not working

fuel tank very rusty inside

right hand mirror mounting damaged

drive chain split link fitted incorrect direction of travel

Fail 12 Jun 2008 5,765 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front and rear tyre pressures low

front stop lamp switch missing (not required for test purposes)

fuel cap lock not working

fuel tank very rusty inside

right hand mirror mounting damaged

drive chain split link fitted incorrect direction of travel

Pass 31 May 2007 5,760 miles

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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RYD 897W is a 1980 Yamaha FS1 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha FS1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 20,112 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 RYD 897W, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha FS1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RYD 897W registered?

RYD 897W is a 1980 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 8 August 1980.

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