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P35 MDA

1997 Yamaha Thunderace

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,543 mi
Last recorded13,543 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thunderace24,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 MDA
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 13,543 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 13,470 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 13,353 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 13,353 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 13,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

both fork legs light misting of oil

Pass 18 Jul 2017 13,079 miles

accident damage to left hand side of bike

Pass 12 Jul 2016 12,707 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 11,289 miles

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

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

Rear tyre aged.!!!

Pass 10 Apr 2014 10,794 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 9,894 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 9,497 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 9,452 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 9,452 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 8,527 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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P35 MDA is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P35 MDA, 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 P35 MDA registered?

P35 MDA is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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