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F194 PHU

1989 Yamaha Townmate

Blue Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,993 mi
Last recorded31,993 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF194 PHU
MakeYamaha
ModelTownmate
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 31,993 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 31,993 miles

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. swing arm holed (2.4.A.2d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wall age cracks (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 30,520 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked (4.1.3(i))

Fail 8 Mar 2017 30,520 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute all (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair torque arm bolt (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked (4.1.3(i))

Pass 2 Mar 2016 28,721 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 2 Mar 2015 27,489 miles

Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 26,588 miles

Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 25,715 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 24,967 miles

Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 23,607 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 23,589 miles

Front Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

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

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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F194 PHU is a 1989 Yamaha Townmate in Blue with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F194 PHU, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha Townmate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F194 PHU is a 1989 Yamaha Townmate, first registered on 10 June 1989.

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