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P171 XWR

1997 Yamaha Thunderace

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,753 mi
Last recorded40,753 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thunderace24,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 XWR
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,753 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,668 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 36,194 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Jan 2007 36,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2005 28,294 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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P171 XWR is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Thunderace models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 24,832 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P171 XWR, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Thunderace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P171 XWR registered?

P171 XWR is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P171 XWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P171 XWR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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