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P39 ORT

1997 Yamaha Thunderace

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

48,577 mi
Last recorded48,577 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thunderace24,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP39 ORT
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 48,577 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 48,369 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 48,095 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear shock has slightly to much rebound

Pass 2 Nov 2022 47,558 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 46,618 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 45,718 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 45,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 43,828 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 42,282 miles

Central Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 42,282 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 42,277 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 39,134 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 34,548 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 34,525 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 30,235 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 29,961 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 29,961 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 29,408 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 28,516 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 28,516 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 8 May 2010 27,394 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 27,394 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 25,787 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 25,787 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 May 2008 24,647 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 May 2008 24,647 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 23,042 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 20,326 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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P39 ORT is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 P39 ORT, 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 P39 ORT registered?

P39 ORT is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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