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E572 TEX

1988 Yamaha Townmate

Blue Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,508 mi
Last recorded10,508 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Townmate16,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE572 TEX
MakeYamaha
ModelTownmate
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 10,508 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 10,508 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 8,386 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 8,386 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 7,865 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 25,898 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 25,898 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 25,847 miles

Centre Front Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

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

Outer Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Outer Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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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E572 TEX is a 1988 Yamaha Townmate in Blue with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha Townmate models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 16,974 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 E572 TEX, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha Townmate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E572 TEX registered?

E572 TEX is a 1988 Yamaha Townmate, first registered on 6 April 1988.

Is E572 TEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E572 TEX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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