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A162 FRK

1983 Yamaha Townmate

Silver Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,004 mi
Last recorded38,004 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA162 FRK
MakeYamaha
ModelTownmate
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 38,004 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 37,259 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 37,259 miles

Central Front Lower Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 36,184 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 34,324 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 33,772 miles

Central Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 32,749 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 31,938 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 31,727 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 31,149 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 31,149 miles

Central Front Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Central Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 20 Sep 2016 30,881 miles

Centre Front Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 30,299 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 30,299 miles

Centre Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Nearside Upper Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Upper Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 29,849 miles

Outer Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 29,849 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Outer Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 29,544 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 29,372 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 29,198 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

slight cracking on side walls rear

Fail 19 Apr 2010 28,963 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

slight cracking in front tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2010 28,963 miles

slight cracking in front tyre

Pass 5 May 2009 28,786 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 28,786 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 28,268 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Townmate?

Based on 670 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Direction indicator not working 7
Wheel spoke excessively loose 6
suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. 6
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A162 FRK is a 1983 Yamaha Townmate in Silver with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Yamaha Townmate fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A162 FRK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Townmate typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 43 years old, this Yamaha Townmate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A162 FRK registered?

A162 FRK is a 1983 Yamaha Townmate, first registered on 8 August 1983.

Is A162 FRK safe to buy?

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