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M781 BFL

1995 Yamaha Townmate

Silver Petrol 80cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

26,036 mi
Last recorded26,036 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM781 BFL
MakeYamaha
ModelTownmate
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine80cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 26,036 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 26,036 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 22,395 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 22,392 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 19,021 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 17,171 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 17,169 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 14,356 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement small play in front link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

indicators lazy when lights applied>6volt system

Pass 4 Sep 2017 13,209 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 13,209 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 9,498 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 9,498 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 9,421 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 9,246 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 8,904 miles

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

Rear number plate cracked across lettering

Pass 2 Jun 2008 8,452 miles

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

rear no plate slight crack

Fail 28 May 2008 8,430 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

rear no plate slight crack

Pass 29 May 2007 8,143 miles

rear no plate cracked

Pass 30 May 2006 7,918 miles

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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M781 BFL is a 1995 Yamaha Townmate in Silver with a 80cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M781 BFL, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha Townmate is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M781 BFL is a 1995 Yamaha Townmate, first registered on 11 April 1995.

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