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C388 COU

1986 Yamaha Townmate

Blue Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,136 mi
Last recorded11,136 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC388 COU
MakeYamaha
ModelTownmate
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 11,136 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 11,060 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 10,928 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 10,862 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 10,486 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 10,327 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 10,019 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 9,747 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 9,248 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 9,242 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 9,186 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 8,755 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 7,512 miles

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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C388 COU is a 1986 Yamaha Townmate in Blue with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C388 COU, 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 40 years old, this Yamaha Townmate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of C388 COU?

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What year was C388 COU registered?

C388 COU is a 1986 Yamaha Townmate, first registered on 20 June 1986.

Is C388 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C388 COU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C388 COU have outstanding finance?

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