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F57 OOU

1988 Yamaha Townmate

Blue Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,770 mi
Last recorded20,770 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Townmate16,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF57 OOU
MakeYamaha
ModelTownmate
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 20,770 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 19,623 miles

Nearside Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 12 May 2009 17,914 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 17,914 miles

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 17,159 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 17,058 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2006 17,034 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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F57 OOU is a 1988 Yamaha Townmate in Blue with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 F57 OOU, 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 F57 OOU registered?

F57 OOU is a 1988 Yamaha Townmate, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is F57 OOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F57 OOU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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