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P201 TBM

1997 Yamaha Thunderace

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

27,947 mi
Last recorded27,947 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thunderace24,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP201 TBM
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 27,947 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 27,943 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Apr 2013 27,496 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 27,496 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 27,297 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 27,254 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,937 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 26,159 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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P201 TBM is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P201 TBM, 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 P201 TBM registered?

P201 TBM is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 22 February 1997.

Is P201 TBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P201 TBM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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