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M398 CVL

1995 Yamaha Townmate

Silver Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,912 mi
Last recorded9,912 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM398 CVL
MakeYamaha
ModelTownmate
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 9,912 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 9,818 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 9,761 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 9,186 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 8,806 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 8,718 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 8,441 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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M398 CVL is a 1995 Yamaha Townmate in Silver with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 M398 CVL, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha Townmate is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M398 CVL registered?

M398 CVL is a 1995 Yamaha Townmate, first registered on 12 January 1995.

Is M398 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M398 CVL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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