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P846 WGH

1997 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,021 mi
Last recorded20,021 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thunderace24,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP846 WGH
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 20,021 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 19,264 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Jul 2012 17,983 miles

Rear indicators flash mounted

Clucth and brake levers short

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 17,885 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Clucth and brake levers short

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear indicators flash mounted

Pass 23 Jun 2011 16,533 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 14,647 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 14,647 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Apr 2009 14,377 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 13,492 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 13,492 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 9,627 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2006 9,627 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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P846 WGH is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P846 WGH, 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 P846 WGH registered?

P846 WGH is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 3 July 1997.

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