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H56 SVF

1990 Yamaha Townmate

Grey Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

18,950 mi
Last recorded18,950 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Townmate10,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH56 SVF
MakeYamaha
ModelTownmate
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 18,950 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear frame/mud guard (6.1.1 (c) (i))

headlamp beam image, slightly cloudy, output slightly reduced

tyres primarily designed for off road fitted, meet MOT requirements

Fail 30 May 2024 18,948 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by n/s shock absorber, top mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near rear suspension swing arm mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear frame/mud guard (6.1.1 (c) (i))

headlamp beam image, slightly cloudy, output slightly reduced

tyres primarily designed for off road fitted, meet MOT requirements

Pass 10 Feb 2023 18,140 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 18,114 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 17,286 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 17,091 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 16,915 miles

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

rear tyre 2mm

Fail 21 Feb 2014 16,897 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

rear tyre 2mm

Fail 9 Mar 2013 14,248 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 14,248 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 14,231 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 10,965 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 10,965 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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H56 SVF is a 1990 Yamaha Townmate in Grey with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 H56 SVF, 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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H56 SVF is a 1990 Yamaha Townmate, first registered on 24 October 1990.

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