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F771 VLJ

1988 Yamaha T80

Silver Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

43,787 mi
Last recorded43,787 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 1988 Yamaha T8022,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF771 VLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelT80
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 43,787 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 43,507 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s&n/s of rear of frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2015 42,412 miles

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2015 42,412 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 41,727 miles

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 41,727 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 40,998 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 40,190 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,926 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 38,926 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2010 37,629 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2010 37,629 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Upper Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2009 37,579 miles

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 37,579 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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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F771 VLJ is a 1988 Yamaha T80 in Silver with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 F771 VLJ, 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 F771 VLJ registered?

F771 VLJ is a 1988 Yamaha T80, first registered on 12 December 1988.

Is F771 VLJ safe to buy?

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