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P62 DPB

1997 Yamaha Townmate

Grey Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,598 mi
Last recorded21,598 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP62 DPB
MakeYamaha
ModelTownmate
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 21,598 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 21,406 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 21,397 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2022 21,394 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 21,084 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 21,084 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 21,084 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2016 17,911 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 15,936 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front shock absorber top bushes slightly worn

Fail 5 May 2015 15,936 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 15,762 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 15,762 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 19,074 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 19,074 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 16,387 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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P62 DPB is a 1997 Yamaha Townmate in Grey with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P62 DPB, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Townmate is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P62 DPB is a 1997 Yamaha Townmate, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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