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SRL 157Y

1983 Yamaha FS1E

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

4,011 mi
Last recorded4,011 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRL 157Y
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1E
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 4,011 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 4,008 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 4,008 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 4,002 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 3,935 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 3,929 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 3,827 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 3,804 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 3,788 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 3,752 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 3,538 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 3,538 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 3,355 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 3,255 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 3,230 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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SRL 157Y is a 1983 Yamaha FS1E in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SRL 157Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha FS1E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SRL 157Y registered?

SRL 157Y is a 1983 Yamaha FS1E, first registered on 2 March 1983.

Is SRL 157Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRL 157Y shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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