MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA YAMAHAs year 1982

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Pass percent:76.72%

(The average a petrol YAMAHA YAMAHA year 1982 passes without issue)

Based on:2,401 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	106
Registration plate issues	39
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	35
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	27
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	24
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	21
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	20
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	18
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	16
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	15
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	14
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	11
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	11
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	11
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	10
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	10
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	10
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	9
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	9
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	9
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	8
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	8
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	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\|	8
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	8
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	8
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	7
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	7
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	6
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	6
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	5
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	5
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	5
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Registration plate lamp issues	5
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	5
An item not tested \|Manual\|	5
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	4
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	4
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	4
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	4
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	4
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	3
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	3
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	3
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	3
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	3
Horn control defective \|1.7.2a\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.3a\|	3
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	3
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	3
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure \|2.4.A.2b\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	3
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	3
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	3
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	2
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Front Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated \|flexible type\| \|2.1.1d\|	2
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. \|2.4.A.2d\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	2
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front wheel spindle securing nut\|s\| loose \|2.3.5a\|	2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure \|2.3.5a\|	2
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.2c\|	2
Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	2
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.1a\|	2
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment \|3.2.A1i\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Brake lever insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Fuel pipe union leaking \|7.2.1a\|	2
Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s \|1.2.2b\|ii\|\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Front Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot \|3.3.A.1d\|	2
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	106
Registration plate issues	39
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	35
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	27
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	24
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	21
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	20
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	18
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	16
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	15
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	14
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	11
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	11
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	11
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	10
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	10
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	10
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	9
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	9
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	9
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	8
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	8
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	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\|	8
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	8
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	8
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	7
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	7
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	6
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	6
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	5
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	5
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	5
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Registration plate lamp issues	5
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	5
An item not tested \|Manual\|	5
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	4
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	4
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	4
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	4
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired \|1.2.3a\|	4
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	3
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	3
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	3
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Handlebar mounting clamp loose \|2.1.1a\|	3
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	3
Horn control defective \|1.7.2a\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.3.3a\|	3
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	3
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	3
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure \|2.4.A.2b\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	3
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	3
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	3
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	2
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Front Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated \|flexible type\| \|2.1.1d\|	2
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. \|2.4.A.2d\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.5.1c\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	2
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front wheel spindle securing nut\|s\| loose \|2.3.5a\|	2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure \|2.3.5a\|	2
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.2c\|	2
Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	2
Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.1a\|	2
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment \|3.2.A1i\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Brake lever insecure \|3.1.2a\|	2
Rear Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Fuel pipe union leaking \|7.2.1a\|	2
Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s \|1.2.2b\|ii\|\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Front Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot \|3.3.A.1d\|	2
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA YAMAHAs year 1982

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