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B461 ANK

1985 Yamaha Townmate

Blue Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,972 mi
Last recorded32,972 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Yamaha Townmate23,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB461 ANK
MakeYamaha
ModelTownmate
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 2 Nov 2024 32,972 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 30,802 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 29,311 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 27,773 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 25,056 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 22,313 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 18,824 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 15,209 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 13,785 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 13,182 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 12,679 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2009 12,655 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 12,230 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 12,121 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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B461 ANK is a 1985 Yamaha Townmate in Blue with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha Townmate models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 23,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B461 ANK, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha Townmate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B461 ANK registered?

B461 ANK is a 1985 Yamaha Townmate, first registered on 21 June 1985.

Is B461 ANK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B461 ANK shows 14 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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