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SFA 590R

1977 Yamaha FS1E

Brown Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,815 mi
Last recorded18,815 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 1977 Yamaha FS1E14,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFA 590R
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1E
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 18,815 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 18,810 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 18,806 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 18,806 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2010 18,802 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 18,662 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 18,637 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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SFA 590R is a 1977 Yamaha FS1E in Brown with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SFA 590R, 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 SFA 590R registered?

SFA 590R is a 1977 Yamaha FS1E, first registered on 27 June 1977.

Is SFA 590R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFA 590R 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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