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P38 DPB

1997 Yamaha T80

Red Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104 mi
Last recorded104 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha T8015,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 DPB
MakeYamaha
ModelT80
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 104 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No Lights Fitted at Time of Test

Pass 13 Jun 2025 7 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 20,830 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded rear of main frame has light corrosion present around rear suspension mounting area (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 20,791 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 20,691 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 20,669 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 20,091 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 20,066 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 20,052 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,842 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 19,755 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 19,129 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 19,129 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 17,829 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 16,484 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 16,484 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 14,450 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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P38 DPB is a 1997 Yamaha T80 in Red with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P38 DPB, 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 P38 DPB registered?

P38 DPB is a 1997 Yamaha T80, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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