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K358 XPH

1993 Yamaha Townmate

Blue Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,740 mi
Last recorded21,740 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK358 XPH
MakeYamaha
ModelTownmate
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 21,740 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 21,674 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 21,674 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 21,497 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 20,760 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 20,468 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 20,030 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 17,707 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 17,707 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 16,605 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 16,297 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 14,411 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 14,403 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

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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K358 XPH is a 1993 Yamaha Townmate in Blue with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K358 XPH, 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 K358 XPH registered?

K358 XPH is a 1993 Yamaha Townmate, first registered on 23 March 1993.

Is K358 XPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K358 XPH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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