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G499 RPN

1989 Yamaha Townmate

Blue Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,111 mi
Last recorded42,111 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG499 RPN
MakeYamaha
ModelTownmate
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2013 42,111 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 39,147 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 37,246 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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G499 RPN is a 1989 Yamaha Townmate in Blue with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G499 RPN, 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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What year was G499 RPN registered?

G499 RPN is a 1989 Yamaha Townmate, first registered on 29 September 1989.

Is G499 RPN safe to buy?

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