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C309 DME

1985 Yamaha Townmate

Blue Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

49,513 mi
Last recorded49,513 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2006
Typical for 1985 Yamaha Townmate23,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC309 DME
MakeYamaha
ModelTownmate
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2006 49,513 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

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

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

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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C309 DME is a 1985 Yamaha Townmate in Blue with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha Townmate models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 23,866 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 C309 DME, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha Townmate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C309 DME is a 1985 Yamaha Townmate, first registered on 6 August 1985.

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