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P226 GAW

1997 Yamaha T80

Orange Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

950 mi
Last recorded950 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha T8015,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 GAW
MakeYamaha
ModelT80
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 950 miles

NO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 17 May 2023 933 miles

Front Stop lamp not working lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 142 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 3,349 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 3,113 miles

Day time MOT only

Pass 24 May 2017 2,994 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 12,528 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 12,467 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 12,385 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 12,329 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 11,973 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 11,865 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 11,652 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 11,652 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 11,416 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 10,559 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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P226 GAW is a 1997 Yamaha T80 in Orange with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha T80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 15,208 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 P226 GAW, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha T80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P226 GAW registered?

P226 GAW is a 1997 Yamaha T80, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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