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VCA 796W

1980 Yamaha Dt

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

21,575 mi
Last recorded21,575 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Yamaha Dt12,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCA 796W
MakeYamaha
ModelDt
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 21,575 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 21,575 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel spoke missing (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 18,532 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 18,532 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 15,928 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 15,928 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 15,598 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 15,598 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 14,357 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 13,953 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 13,953 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 12,424 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 11,398 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 11,398 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 10,962 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 10,962 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 10,458 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 8,929 miles

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 8,929 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Dt?

Based on 1,828 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
303
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
323
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
reflector on motorcycle missing 34
Direction indicator not working 29
Direction indicators not working 28
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 27
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VCA 796W is a 1980 Yamaha Dt in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha Dt models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 12,648 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 Dt fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VCA 796W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Dt typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Yamaha Dt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VCA 796W registered?

VCA 796W is a 1980 Yamaha Dt, first registered on 18 August 1980.

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The MOT history for VCA 796W shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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