MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA YAMAHAs year 1980

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Pass percent:81.14%

(The average a petrol YAMAHA YAMAHA year 1980 passes without issue)

Based on:2,360 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	75
Registration plate issues	57
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	33
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	21
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	16
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	14
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	14
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	12
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	11
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	10
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	9
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	9
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	8
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	8
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.5a\|	8
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\|	7
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	7
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	7
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	6
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	6
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	6
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	5
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	5
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.3a\|	5
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	5
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	5
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	4
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	4
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	4
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	4
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	4
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	4
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	3
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	3
Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	3
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	3
Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	3
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	3
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	3
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear 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\|	2
Brake locking device insecure \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	2
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	2
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure \|2.3.5a\|	2
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Rear suspension component loose \|2.4.A.1a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake pedal insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Fuel cap sealing washer torn \|7.2.2c\|	2
Rear Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Centre Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver`s seat \|3.1.3c\|	2
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn \|1.1.3b\|	2
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Horn control defective \|1.7.2a\|	2
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.5a\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Front Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Front Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	2
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	2
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Registration plate lamp issues	2
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	2
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	75
Registration plate issues	57
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	33
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	21
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	16
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	14
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	14
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	12
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	11
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	10
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	9
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	9
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	9
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	8
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	8
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.5a\|	8
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\|	7
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	7
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	7
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	6
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	6
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	6
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	5
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	5
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.3a\|	5
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	5
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	5
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	5
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	4
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	4
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	4
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	4
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	4
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	4
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	3
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	3
Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	3
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	3
Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	3
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	3
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	3
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear 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\|	2
Brake locking device insecure \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	2
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.1b\|	2
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure \|2.3.5a\|	2
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Rear suspension component loose \|2.4.A.1a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake pedal insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Fuel cap sealing washer torn \|7.2.2c\|	2
Rear Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Centre Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver`s seat \|3.1.3c\|	2
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn \|1.1.3b\|	2
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Horn control defective \|1.7.2a\|	2
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.5a\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Front Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Front Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	2
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	2
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Registration plate lamp issues	2
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	2
Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA YAMAHAs year 1980

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