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F139 MLU

1988 Yamaha T80

Silver Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,940 mi
Last recorded54,940 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha T8022,716 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF139 MLU
MakeYamaha
ModelT80
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 54,940 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 53,193 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 53,193 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 50,302 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 50,302 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 48,608 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 48,298 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 48,247 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 48,079 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 47,868 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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F139 MLU is a 1988 Yamaha T80 in Silver with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha T80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 22,716 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F139 MLU, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha T80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F139 MLU registered?

F139 MLU is a 1988 Yamaha T80, first registered on 9 August 1988.

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