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P728 XLJ

1997 Yamaha Thunderace

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

55,464 mi
Last recorded55,464 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thunderace24,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP728 XLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 55,464 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired rear (1.5.3a)

Fail 2 May 2018 55,464 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired rear (1.5.3a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 54,879 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 May 2011 54,153 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 54,104 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 54,104 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 54,104 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

r/h indicators flash a bit fast

Fail 11 Aug 2008 54,104 miles

r/h indicators flash a bit fast

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 50,872 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 50,872 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 45,320 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 30 May 2006 45,320 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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P728 XLJ is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P728 XLJ, 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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P728 XLJ is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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