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C65 GGH

1985 Yamaha Townmate

Silver Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

24,120 mi
Last recorded24,120 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Yamaha Townmate23,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC65 GGH
MakeYamaha
ModelTownmate
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 24,120 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 24,105 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 24,081 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 14 Apr 2021 24,060 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 24,053 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2018 24,033 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 23,995 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 23,937 miles

battery voltage low

Pass 11 Nov 2015 23,903 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 23,830 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 23,717 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 23,618 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 23,518 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 23,430 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 23,266 miles

Front tyre small cracks in side wall

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 22,924 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 22,633 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 22,625 miles

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 22,398 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 22,302 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 22,302 miles

Nearside Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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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C65 GGH is a 1985 Yamaha Townmate in Silver with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C65 GGH, 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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What year was C65 GGH registered?

C65 GGH is a 1985 Yamaha Townmate, first registered on 20 September 1985.

Is C65 GGH safe to buy?

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