MOT Status
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15,592 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower swinging arm painted not allowing full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower swinging arm painted not allowing full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
wear in rear brake lever pivot
How Reliable is the Yamaha Townmate?
Based on 670 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E488 RNW is a 1987 Yamaha Townmate in Blue with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 E488 RNW, 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 E488 RNW registered?
E488 RNW is a 1987 Yamaha Townmate, first registered on 18 August 1987.
Is E488 RNW safe to buy?
The MOT history for E488 RNW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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