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B960 HUJ

1985 Yamaha Townmate

Blue Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,781 mi
Last recorded18,781 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 1985 Yamaha Townmate23,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB960 HUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelTownmate
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 18,781 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 18,781 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.3a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2014 16,224 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2014 16,224 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2013 13,467 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 13,431 miles

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

suspect slight ovality of front brake drum

Pass 17 Apr 2009 13,101 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 11,809 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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B960 HUJ is a 1985 Yamaha Townmate in Blue with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 B960 HUJ, 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 B960 HUJ registered?

B960 HUJ is a 1985 Yamaha Townmate, first registered on 10 June 1985.

Is B960 HUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B960 HUJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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