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C840 YCL

1985 Yamaha T80

Blue Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

23,537 mi
Last recorded23,537 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Yamaha T8020,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC840 YCL
MakeYamaha
ModelT80
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 23,537 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 23,506 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 23,482 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 23,473 miles

rear tyre starting to surface crack

Pass 6 Jun 2019 23,456 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 23,439 miles

rear tyre starting to surface crack

Pass 23 May 2017 23,398 miles

rear tyre starting to surface crack

Pass 10 May 2016 23,389 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 23,054 miles

rear tyre starting to crack on side walls

Fail 7 Mar 2014 22,643 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 22,643 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 22,086 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 21,077 miles

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

both tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Oct 2010 18,815 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 13,399 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 13,344 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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C840 YCL is a 1985 Yamaha T80 in Blue with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 C840 YCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C840 YCL registered?

C840 YCL is a 1985 Yamaha T80, first registered on 5 September 1985.

Is C840 YCL safe to buy?

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