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P297 OLT

1997 Yamaha T80

Silver Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,378 mi
Last recorded28,378 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha T8015,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 OLT
MakeYamaha
ModelT80
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 28,378 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 28,365 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 28,202 miles

FRONT TYRE PERISHED ON SIDE WALLS

Pass 10 Nov 2010 26,683 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 25,613 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 24,447 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 22,738 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 21,401 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 21,401 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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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P297 OLT is a 1997 Yamaha T80 in Silver with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P297 OLT, 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 P297 OLT registered?

P297 OLT is a 1997 Yamaha T80, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P297 OLT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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