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H857 REO

1990 Yamaha Townmate

Blue Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,136 mi
Last recorded11,136 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Townmate10,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH857 REO
MakeYamaha
ModelTownmate
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2013 11,136 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Offside Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

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

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2012 10,676 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 8,799 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 8,580 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 7,919 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 7,064 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Upper Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

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

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

Offside Upper Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

front brake needs attention/inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2007 6,415 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 5,071 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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H857 REO is a 1990 Yamaha Townmate in Blue with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H857 REO, 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 H857 REO registered?

H857 REO is a 1990 Yamaha Townmate, first registered on 4 October 1990.

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