MOT Status
Mileage
49,513 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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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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