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D548 OAX

1987 Yamaha Townmate

Grey Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,364 mi
Last recorded18,364 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 1987 Yamaha Townmate16,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD548 OAX
MakeYamaha
ModelTownmate
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 18,364 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 17,283 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 17,283 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 17,047 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 14,507 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 13,518 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 12,168 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 11,126 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 9,030 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 6,863 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 6,863 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Pass 20 May 2013 4,921 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

front tyre lightly cracked

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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D548 OAX is a 1987 Yamaha Townmate in Grey with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha Townmate models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 16,025 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 D548 OAX, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha Townmate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D548 OAX registered?

D548 OAX is a 1987 Yamaha Townmate, first registered on 11 May 1987.

Is D548 OAX safe to buy?

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