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1985 Yamaha 0.7L Petrol · C888 DME

C888 DME

1985 Yamaha (0.7L, petrol). First registered 06 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 37,708 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
YAMAHA
Year / Origin
1985 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 23 Jun 2026
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
37,708 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.7L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 23 Jun 2026
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1985
Engine
749cc
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C888 DME Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2025
  • 37,708 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

C888 DME MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 16:34
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Yamaha Unknown (C888 DME) between June 2023 and June 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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C888 DME Mileage History

  1. 30/06/202337,599 mi
  2. 25/06/202537,708 mi+109 mi

Average of roughly 55 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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