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P31 AWR

1997 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

34,050 mi
Last recorded34,050 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thunderace24,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 AWR
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 34,050 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 34,050 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 31,664 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 29,425 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 28,626 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 26,506 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 22,267 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 19,481 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 14,158 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 9,650 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 6,956 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 6,956 miles

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 6,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 6,824 miles

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 6,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

oil low

Pass 20 Aug 2013 6,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 5,939 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 5,939 miles

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 5,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 14 Jul 2010 894 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 894 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 931 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 931 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 12,712 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 12,413 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 12,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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P31 AWR is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P31 AWR, 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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P31 AWR is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 7 July 1997.

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