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E704 WJA

1988 Yamaha Townmate

Silver Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,038 mi
Last recorded12,038 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Townmate16,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE704 WJA
MakeYamaha
ModelTownmate
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2025 12,038 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 11,973 miles

Rear Rear brake pedal spring weak.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 11,949 miles

Chassis number poor visibility

Front tyre cracking up

Rear tyre cracking up

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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E704 WJA is a 1988 Yamaha Townmate in Silver with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha Townmate models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 16,974 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 E704 WJA, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha Townmate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E704 WJA registered?

E704 WJA is a 1988 Yamaha Townmate, first registered on 15 March 1988.

Is E704 WJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E704 WJA shows 3 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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