MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,383 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn both (3.2.A1l)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn both (3.2.A1l)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Thunderace?
Based on 2,478 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P388 SBH is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 P388 SBH, 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 P388 SBH registered?
P388 SBH is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 12 March 1997.
Is P388 SBH safe to buy?
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