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P864 RFE

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,605 mi
Last recorded54,605 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP864 RFE
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 54,605 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 54,589 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 53,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 May 2021 53,904 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock/pivot. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 51,439 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 50,605 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 50,605 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 49,271 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 44,998 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 40,380 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 36,960 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 32,726 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 32,340 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 31,681 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 30,557 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,362 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 25,782 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 22,543 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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P864 RFE is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Thunderace models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 25,238 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 P864 RFE, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Thunderace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P864 RFE registered?

P864 RFE is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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