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UFJ 597R

1977 Yamaha FS1E

Brown Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,702 mi
Last recorded15,702 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2010
Typical for 1977 Yamaha FS1E14,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFJ 597R
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1E
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2010 15,702 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 15,702 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

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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UFJ 597R is a 1977 Yamaha FS1E in Brown with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UFJ 597R, 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 UFJ 597R registered?

UFJ 597R is a 1977 Yamaha FS1E, first registered on 7 July 1977.

Is UFJ 597R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFJ 597R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UFJ 597R have outstanding finance?

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