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1982 Yamaha Chappy MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Chappy models manufactured in 1982, based on 31 real MOT test results.

90.3%
Pass Rate
9.7%
Fail Rate
31
Total Tests
6,543
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1982 Yamaha Chappy MOT Analysis

The 1982 Yamaha Chappy has an MOT pass rate of 90.3% based on 31 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 6,543 miles on the odometer. With a 9.7% failure rate, the 1982 Chappy is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1982 Yamaha Chappy is Motorcycle drive system, responsible for 9.7% of failures. Motorcycle drive system issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Motorcycle steering and suspension is the second most common issue at 9.7%. Motorcycle lighting and signalling follows at 3.2%.

⚠ Based on limited data (31 tests)

Top failures specific to 1982 models only. The overall Chappy page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle drive system 9.7%
Motorcycle steering and suspension 9.7%
Motorcycle lighting and signalling 3.2%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Drive System9.7%3
2Motorcycle Steering And Suspension9.7%3
3Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling3.2%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 6,543 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle drive system14.79% per 10K miMotorcycle steering and suspension14.79% per 10K miMotorcycle lighting and signalling4.93% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle drive system14.799.7%3
Motorcycle steering and suspension14.799.7%3
Motorcycle lighting and signalling4.933.2%1

Mileage Statistics

6,543
Mean
6,575
Median
2,728
25th Percentile
10,971
75th Percentile
14.83% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1982 Yamaha Chappy has an MOT pass rate of 90.3% based on 31 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 6,543 miles on the odometer. With a 9.7% failure rate, the 1982 Chappy is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1982 Yamaha Chappy, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle drive system: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 6,543 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle drive system — 9.7% of failures

Motorcycle drive system issues account for 9.7% of MOT failures on 1982 Yamaha Chappy models. Motorcycle drive system issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle steering and suspension — 9.7% of failures

Motorcycle steering and suspension issues account for 9.7% of MOT failures on 1982 Yamaha Chappy models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 3.2% of failures

Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 3.2% of MOT failures on 1982 Yamaha Chappy models. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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