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K189 YBO

1993 Yamaha Townmate

Blue Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,588 mi
Last recorded28,588 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK189 YBO
MakeYamaha
ModelTownmate
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 28,588 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 10 May 2007 25,965 miles

Offside Front Upper Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

advise-battery condition-LOW

Pass 10 May 2007 25,965 miles

advise-battery condition-LOW

Pass 8 May 2006 23,587 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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K189 YBO is a 1993 Yamaha Townmate in Blue with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K189 YBO, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha Townmate is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K189 YBO registered?

K189 YBO is a 1993 Yamaha Townmate, first registered on 31 March 1993.

Is K189 YBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K189 YBO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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