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P166 NRT

1996 Yamaha T80

Blue Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

23,580 mi
Last recorded23,580 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha T8011,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 NRT
MakeYamaha
ModelT80
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 23,580 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 23,574 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2021 23,414 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 23,400 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 23,378 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 22,841 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 22,771 miles

rear mudguard corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2017 22,771 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

rear mudguard corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 21,818 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 21,818 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 20,919 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 20,919 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 20,225 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 19,295 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 15,651 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 15,651 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 11,993 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 8,786 miles

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

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 7,996 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 7,928 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 7,492 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 7,080 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 6,692 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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P166 NRT is a 1996 Yamaha T80 in Blue with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P166 NRT, 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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P166 NRT is a 1996 Yamaha T80, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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