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P26 LPX

1997 Yamaha Thunderace

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,525 mi
Last recorded47,525 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thunderace24,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 LPX
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 47,525 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 46,899 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 45,569 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 44,522 miles

Front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 16 May 2014 42,868 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 40,649 miles

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

damage to rear lamp lense

Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,785 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 37,670 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 37,668 miles

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 35,310 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 34,242 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 31,729 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 29,538 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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P26 LPX is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 P26 LPX, 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 P26 LPX registered?

P26 LPX is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P26 LPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P26 LPX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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