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P835 PNA

1997 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,103 mi
Last recorded64,103 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thunderace24,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP835 PNA
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 64,103 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 63,501 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 63,151 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 63,145 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 63,105 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 61,858 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 61,858 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 59,322 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Slight bind to front brake

Fail 1 Mar 2012 59,310 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 57,974 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2009 57,825 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 57,796 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 57,520 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2006 56,086 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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P835 PNA is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P835 PNA, 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 P835 PNA registered?

P835 PNA is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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