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L538 FHO

1994 Yamaha Townmate

Silver Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,561 mi
Last recorded27,561 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Townmate23,427 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL538 FHO
MakeYamaha
ModelTownmate
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 27,561 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 27,441 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

slight play in front suspension linkages

Pass 3 Oct 2014 27,350 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 27,350 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 27,345 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 26,541 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 24,957 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 24,953 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jul 2011 23,601 miles

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 21,980 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 19,798 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 17,850 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 15,717 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 13,606 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 11,996 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly has slight free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

Offside Front suspension assembly has slight free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

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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L538 FHO is a 1994 Yamaha Townmate in Silver with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha Townmate models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 23,427 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 L538 FHO, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha Townmate is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L538 FHO is a 1994 Yamaha Townmate, first registered on 17 May 1994.

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