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VAG 517R

1977 Yamaha FS1

White Petrol 97cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,585 mi
Last recorded26,585 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1977 Yamaha FS118,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAG 517R
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine97cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2016 26,585 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 25,398 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 24,888 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 24,229 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 23,633 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 23,547 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 23,090 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 21,699 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 20,552 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 18,684 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 17,398 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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VAG 517R is a 1977 Yamaha FS1 in White with a 97cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1977 Yamaha FS1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 18,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAG 517R, 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 49 years old, this Yamaha FS1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VAG 517R registered?

VAG 517R is a 1977 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 11 August 1977.

Is VAG 517R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAG 517R shows 11 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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