MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,753 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
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))
How Reliable is the Yamaha Thunderace?
Based on 2,478 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.
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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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