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G42 XDX

1990 Yamaha Townmate

Silver Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,741 mi
Last recorded16,741 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2006
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Townmate10,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG42 XDX
MakeYamaha
ModelTownmate
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2006 16,741 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 16,741 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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G42 XDX is a 1990 Yamaha Townmate in Silver with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha Townmate models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 10,380 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 G42 XDX, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha Townmate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G42 XDX registered?

G42 XDX is a 1990 Yamaha Townmate, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is G42 XDX safe to buy?

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