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B791 UBK

1984 Yamaha Townmate

Silver Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,161 mi
Last recorded38,161 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2010
Typical for 1984 Yamaha Townmate14,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB791 UBK
MakeYamaha
ModelTownmate
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2010 38,161 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,833 miles

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 37,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 37,815 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2006 37,759 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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B791 UBK is a 1984 Yamaha Townmate in Silver with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha Townmate models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 14,792 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 Townmate fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B791 UBK, 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 42 years old, this Yamaha Townmate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B791 UBK is a 1984 Yamaha Townmate, first registered on 4 September 1984.

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