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P779 KSG

1997 Yamaha Thunderace

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,879 mi
Last recorded35,879 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thunderace24,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 KSG
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 35,879 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 34,823 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 29,713 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 28,086 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 27,755 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 25,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 24,622 miles

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 24,622 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 20,686 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 19,350 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 19,350 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 17,600 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 16,179 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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P779 KSG is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P779 KSG, 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 P779 KSG registered?

P779 KSG is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P779 KSG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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