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F801 TPK

1989 Yamaha Townmate

Blue Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

8,842 mi
Last recorded8,842 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF801 TPK
MakeYamaha
ModelTownmate
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 8,842 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 8,825 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 8,825 miles

Central Rear Position lamp likely to become detached lens loose, only one screw rattles, will fall off in time (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock steering stiffens on both full locks might be obstruction or bearings (2.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached loose, now tightened up (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached loose now tightened up (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 8,488 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 8,462 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 8,457 miles

Central Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 8,303 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly corroded, lower.

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading link assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 8,165 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly corroded, lower.

Pass 14 Jun 2018 7,502 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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F801 TPK is a 1989 Yamaha Townmate in Blue with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F801 TPK, 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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F801 TPK is a 1989 Yamaha Townmate, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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