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P752 SYE

1997 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

31,102 mi
Last recorded31,102 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thunderace24,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP752 SYE
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 31,102 miles

Brake binding but not excessively Front and rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake pads look old/corroded

Tyre pressures extremely low, inflated during MOT

Pass 30 May 2024 30,547 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 30,519 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 30,181 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 29,637 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 29,475 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 28,435 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 27,295 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 26,252 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 26,600 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 24,776 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 23,273 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 21,912 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 20,587 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 19,673 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 19,673 miles

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2006 19,625 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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P752 SYE is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P752 SYE, 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 P752 SYE registered?

P752 SYE is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P752 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P752 SYE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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