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E488 RNW

1987 Yamaha Townmate

Blue Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,592 mi
Last recorded15,592 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Yamaha Townmate16,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE488 RNW
MakeYamaha
ModelTownmate
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 15,592 miles

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))

Fail 30 May 2026 15,592 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 15,531 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 15,393 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 15,345 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 15,345 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 15,326 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 15,143 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 15,002 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 15,002 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 12,236 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 12,236 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 11,557 miles

wear in rear brake lever pivot

Pass 26 Jan 2007 11,031 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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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.

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