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P790 SMA

1997 Yamaha T80

Silver Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,235 mi
Last recorded12,235 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha T8015,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP790 SMA
MakeYamaha
ModelT80
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 12,235 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 12,172 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 10,496 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 10,496 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 9,581 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 9,581 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 7,766 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 7,405 miles

rear brake adjustment near limit

Fail 17 Jun 2006 7,405 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2005 6,703 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle deteriorated and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

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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P790 SMA is a 1997 Yamaha T80 in Silver with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P790 SMA, 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 P790 SMA registered?

P790 SMA is a 1997 Yamaha T80, first registered on 25 July 1997.

Is P790 SMA safe to buy?

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