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E492 TKE

1987 Yamaha Townmate

Blue Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,252 mi
Last recorded7,252 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1987 Yamaha Townmate16,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE492 TKE
MakeYamaha
ModelTownmate
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2016 7,252 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 6,766 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 6,182 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 5,818 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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E492 TKE is a 1987 Yamaha Townmate in Blue with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E492 TKE, 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 E492 TKE registered?

E492 TKE is a 1987 Yamaha Townmate, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E492 TKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E492 TKE shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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