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B520 CML

1985 Yamaha T80

Blue Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,135 mi
Last recorded39,135 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1985 Yamaha T8020,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB520 CML
MakeYamaha
ModelT80
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 39,135 miles

Front and rear suspension has reduced damping effect

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 38,954 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 38,235 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 38,222 miles

Headlamp aim not tested No dipped beam cannot test (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 37,408 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 36,226 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded rear mudguard rusted near top suspension mountings.needs repairing to prevent it getting worse. (6.1.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 34,788 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

rear mudguard and frame rusted,keep check on its condition.

seat catch loose.

Fail 28 Nov 2015 34,741 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component front fork link bushes worn out. (2.3.4)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

seat catch loose.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 32,617 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 30,352 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 27,907 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 27,907 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 25,666 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 25,564 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 25,377 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 25,143 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 24,693 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 24,693 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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B520 CML is a 1985 Yamaha T80 in Blue with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha T80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 20,183 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 B520 CML, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha T80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B520 CML is a 1985 Yamaha T80, first registered on 29 July 1985.

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