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P133 EOL

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

21,504 mi
Last recorded21,504 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 EOL
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 21,504 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 21,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 21,149 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 20,853 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 20,116 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 18,781 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 18,781 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 15,533 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 15,533 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 13,798 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 13,474 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 13,199 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 13,107 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 12,444 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 9,928 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 4,851 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 4,851 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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P133 EOL is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Thunderace models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 25,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P133 EOL, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Thunderace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P133 EOL registered?

P133 EOL is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P133 EOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P133 EOL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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