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C759 GMC

1986 Yamaha T80

Yellow Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,021 mi
Last recorded40,021 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 1986 Yamaha T8017,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC759 GMC
MakeYamaha
ModelT80
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 40,021 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear tyre perished and cracked

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 40,017 miles

Front Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front and rear wheels corroded

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyre perished and cracked

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 39,810 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Notch in centre of steering (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose latch missing from front of seat (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 23 Apr 2021 33,255 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 33,232 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing LHpassenger footpeg missing (6.2.12 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2015 31,146 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 27,016 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 24,997 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha T80?

Based on 4,569 MOT tests across 810 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
389
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
810
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 87
Direction indicators not working 73
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 70
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 69
Direction indicator not working 55
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C759 GMC is a 1986 Yamaha T80 in Yellow with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 Yamaha T80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 17,503 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 T80 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C759 GMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha T80 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Yamaha T80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C759 GMC is a 1986 Yamaha T80, first registered on 4 July 1986.

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