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WGC 235R

1977 Yamaha FS1E

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,145 mi
Last recorded2,145 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1977 Yamaha FS1E14,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGC 235R
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1E
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 2,145 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 804 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 804 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 1 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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WGC 235R is a 1977 Yamaha FS1E in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WGC 235R, 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 WGC 235R registered?

WGC 235R is a 1977 Yamaha FS1E, first registered on 1 July 1977.

Is WGC 235R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGC 235R shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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