MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,228 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Centre Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Centre Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Yamaha Thunderace?
Based on 2,478 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P597 MLW is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 P597 MLW, 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 P597 MLW registered?
P597 MLW is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 12 February 1997.
Is P597 MLW safe to buy?
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