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P387 NVT

1997 Yamaha Thunderace

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,249 mi
Last recorded29,249 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thunderace24,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP387 NVT
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 29,249 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 29,249 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 26,572 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 26,405 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Jun 2010 25,037 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 25,037 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 21,599 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 21,585 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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P387 NVT 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 75%.

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 P387 NVT, 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 P387 NVT registered?

P387 NVT is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P387 NVT safe to buy?

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