LOT 238
1988 Yamaha 49cc FS1-E Registration no. E691 BBA Frame no. 3F6112406 Engine no. 3F6112406
Sold for £2,990 inc. premium
Lot 238
1988 Yamaha 49cc FS1-ERegistration no. E691 BBA Frame no. 3F6112406 Engine no. 3F6112406
The December Sale Collector's Motor Cars, Motorcycles and Automobilia|7 December 2016, 14:00 GMT|London, Olympia
1988 Yamaha 49cc FS1-E
Registration no. E691 BBA
Frame no. 3F6112406
Engine no. 3F6112406
Registration no. E691 BBA
Frame no. 3F6112406
Engine no. 3F6112406
Now elevated to cult status, Yamaha's FS1-E 'Sixteener Special' first appeared in the UK in 1972. Originally the FS1, the model gained a set of bicycle pedals to meet UK moped legislation, becoming the FS1-E. In its pre-August 1977, unrestricted form, the 'Fizzie' produced 4.9bhp and was good for around 45mph flat out. Dropped in 1979, it was reintroduced by Yamaha in 1987; now without pedals but equipped with Autolube, it was available in restricted form only, though the missing horses were easily restored. This FS1-E had already been restored when it was purchased by the current vendor in May 2011 (the 7.8 miles odometer total is believed to be the distance covered since the restoration's completion). Presented in generally good running order, the machine has been fitted with a new battery and spark plug, but may require further re-commissioning before use. Offered with a V5C document.
Saleroom notices
Both the clutch and front brake appear to require adjustment. The mechanical condition is unknown, accordingly the machine is sold as viewed.
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