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E796 RVP

1987 Yamaha Townmate

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,140 mi
Last recorded5,140 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 1987 Yamaha Townmate16,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE796 RVP
MakeYamaha
ModelTownmate
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 5,140 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 5,052 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 4,659 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 4,327 miles

Offside Rear slight cracks in side wall

Pass 18 Apr 2012 3,487 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 3,487 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 2,891 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 2,891 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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E796 RVP is a 1987 Yamaha Townmate in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E796 RVP, 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 E796 RVP registered?

E796 RVP is a 1987 Yamaha Townmate, first registered on 24 September 1987.

Is E796 RVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E796 RVP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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