1991 Yamaha T80 Townmate review from United Kingdom
"A surprisingly nimble little bike that performs better than most other bikers expect"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
I bought it with these faults:
Indicators didn't flash
Headlamp very dim / diffuse beam
Paintwork scruffy.
After about 800 hard miles it hasn't missed a beat
General comments?
Sorted the electrics, serviced it and it runs fine.
Does everything you'd expect from a tiddler, and then some, although brakes aren't brilliant and headlamp even less so (6 volt, direct magneto).
I used it for the Welsh National Rally this year, and got the Platinum award, having found 22 checkpoints, all over North Wales, covering 430 miles in 15 hours. Flat-out all the way and never gave any cause for concern. Other competitors were amazed at its performance, as was I!
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| Better than expected - not for sale ever! |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1991 |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Acceleration marks | 6 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 7 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 14100 miles |
| Most recent distance | 14900 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Yamaha XZ550 Vision |
| Date of Entry | 12th May, 2008 |