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F497 LRO

1989 Yamaha T80

Blue Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,687 mi
Last recorded24,687 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha T8021,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF497 LRO
MakeYamaha
ModelT80
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 24,687 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 23,695 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 21,352 miles

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 17,652 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 26 May 2017 17,651 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded swingarm (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 17,650 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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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F497 LRO is a 1989 Yamaha T80 in Blue with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha T80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 21,312 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 F497 LRO, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha T80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F497 LRO registered?

F497 LRO is a 1989 Yamaha T80, first registered on 8 February 1989.

Is F497 LRO safe to buy?

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