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HJ02 YNT

2002 Yamaha Thunderace

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,832 mi
Last recorded32,832 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 YNT
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 32,832 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 30,839 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 30,839 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 30,518 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 30,518 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 30,046 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 28,693 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 27,265 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 26,160 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 25,728 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 25,728 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 24,208 miles

rear tyre close tol limit

Fail 14 Jul 2012 19,975 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 19,975 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 19,086 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 18,084 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 16,049 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Inner Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 14,639 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 11,858 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 9,191 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Thunderace?

Based on 2,478 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
717
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 31
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 30
reflector on motorcycle missing 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
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HJ02 YNT is a 2002 Yamaha Thunderace in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Yamaha Thunderace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ02 YNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Thunderace typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha Thunderace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJ02 YNT registered?

HJ02 YNT is a 2002 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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