MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,443 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Centre Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Centre Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha Thunderace?
Based on 2,478 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.
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P779 VHU is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in Purple with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 P779 VHU, 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 VHU registered?
P779 VHU is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 10 April 1997.
Is P779 VHU safe to buy?
The MOT history for P779 VHU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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