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K974 GCL

1992 Yamaha T80

Blue Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,708 mi
Last recorded12,708 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha T8016,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK974 GCL
MakeYamaha
ModelT80
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 12,708 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 10,388 miles

front brake binding slightly

rear brake wear indicator near max

rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 27 May 2016 9,645 miles

front brake wear indicator very close to maximum

rear tyre on 2mm

Fail 26 May 2016 9,638 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

front brake wear indicator very close to maximum

rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 27 May 2015 9,237 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 1 May 2014 8,388 miles

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

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 8,365 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

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

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

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

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

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 7,436 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 7,436 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 6,474 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 6,374 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 6,374 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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K974 GCL is a 1992 Yamaha T80 in Blue with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha T80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 16,662 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 K974 GCL, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha T80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K974 GCL registered?

K974 GCL is a 1992 Yamaha T80, first registered on 1 September 1992.

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