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P227 GAW

1997 Yamaha T80

Silver Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,420 mi
Last recorded4,420 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha T8015,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 GAW
MakeYamaha
ModelT80
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 4,420 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 3,851 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 3,795 miles

front tyre perished

Pass 3 Nov 2007 3,573 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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P227 GAW is a 1997 Yamaha T80 in Silver with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P227 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 P227 GAW registered?

P227 GAW is a 1997 Yamaha T80, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P227 GAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P227 GAW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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