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F883 FMB

1988 Yamaha Townmate

Silver Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,453 mi
Last recorded20,453 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Townmate16,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF883 FMB
MakeYamaha
ModelTownmate
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 20,453 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 20,180 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 20,180 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 16 May 2014 20,126 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 19,918 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 16,530 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 16,528 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Pass 19 May 2011 14,238 miles

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

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

n/s/f indicator slight damage

slight cracking in tread front tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2009 14,165 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 13,104 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 12,433 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 12,415 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 11,268 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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F883 FMB is a 1988 Yamaha Townmate in Silver with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F883 FMB, 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 F883 FMB registered?

F883 FMB is a 1988 Yamaha Townmate, first registered on 17 October 1988.

Is F883 FMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F883 FMB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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