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P465 KGM

1997 Yamaha Thunderace

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,601 mi
Last recorded41,601 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thunderace24,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP465 KGM
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 41,601 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 41,601 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 40,939 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 39,836 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 39,836 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 38,469 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 34,992 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 31,404 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bt021f (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2016 25,201 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 24,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 23,882 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 23,473 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 22,811 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 21,654 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 21,425 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 20,406 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 19,101 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 18,521 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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P465 KGM is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 P465 KGM, 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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P465 KGM is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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