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YNJ 965T

1978 Yamaha FS1

Yellow Petrol 100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149 mi
Last recorded149 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Yamaha FS111,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNJ 965T
MakeYamaha
ModelFS1
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine100cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 149 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 14 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 3 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 34,760 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

advise handbrake lever travel

headlamp beam image and output slightly deminished

Fail 30 Apr 2011 34,760 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

advise handbrake lever travel

headlamp beam image and output slightly deminished

Fail 30 Mar 2010 34,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

advise lighting dip switch wired up in opposite direction

indiactors slightly slow in operation, speed up when engine revved

Pass 30 Mar 2010 34,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

advise lighting dip switch wired up in opposite direction

indiactors slightly slow in operation, speed up when engine revved

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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YNJ 965T is a 1978 Yamaha FS1 in Yellow with a 100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha FS1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 11,545 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 FS1 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YNJ 965T, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha FS1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YNJ 965T registered?

YNJ 965T is a 1978 Yamaha FS1, first registered on 26 August 1978.

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