MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,318 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Battery needed for re-test
Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Thunderace?
Based on 2,478 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P869 JNV is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 P869 JNV, 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 P869 JNV registered?
P869 JNV is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 20 January 1997.
Is P869 JNV safe to buy?
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