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N490 KFA

1996 Yamaha T80

Silver Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

6,973 mi
Last recorded6,973 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha T8011,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 KFA
MakeYamaha
ModelT80
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 6,973 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 6,893 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 6,885 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded/holed around mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer nuts missing from mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 6,852 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 6,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion to frame, not considered excessive

Fail 15 Jul 2022 6,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak left hand front shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general all over frame corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 6,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion to frame, not considered excessive

Pass 17 Jul 2020 6,463 miles

General corrosion to all frame, none considered excessive

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 6,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 5,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 5,139 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 4,712 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 4,712 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 4,388 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 4,250 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 4,123 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 4,011 miles

front shocker bushes slightly worn

Pass 18 Jan 2011 3,795 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 3,777 miles

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

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 3,507 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 3,507 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 3,320 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 3,154 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 3,154 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 3,013 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 2,773 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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N490 KFA is a 1996 Yamaha T80 in Silver with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha T80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 11,979 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 N490 KFA, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha T80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N490 KFA is a 1996 Yamaha T80, first registered on 29 May 1996.

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