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D917 NTX

1987 Yamaha Townmate

Blue Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

31,531 mi
Last recorded31,531 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 Yamaha Townmate16,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD917 NTX
MakeYamaha
ModelTownmate
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 31,531 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 31,489 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 31,480 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 31,458 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 31,420 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 31,361 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 31,299 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 31,250 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 31,121 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 31,018 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 31,016 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 30,140 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 25,895 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,484 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 22,142 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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D917 NTX is a 1987 Yamaha Townmate in Blue with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha Townmate models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 16,025 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 D917 NTX, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha Townmate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D917 NTX registered?

D917 NTX is a 1987 Yamaha Townmate, first registered on 7 May 1987.

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