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H189 ETM

1991 Yamaha Townmate

Blue Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,499 mi
Last recorded6,499 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Townmate13,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH189 ETM
MakeYamaha
ModelTownmate
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 6,499 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 6,495 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 4,124 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 4,124 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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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H189 ETM is a 1991 Yamaha Townmate in Blue with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha Townmate models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 13,078 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 H189 ETM, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha Townmate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H189 ETM registered?

H189 ETM is a 1991 Yamaha Townmate, first registered on 20 February 1991.

Is H189 ETM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H189 ETM shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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