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P875 KWE

1997 Yamaha Thunderace

Multi-colour Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

14,458 mi
Last recorded14,458 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thunderace24,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP875 KWE
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 14,458 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 14,458 miles

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Wheel excessively damaged tyre valve rottern (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 13,833 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 12,799 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

baffle fitted when tested

Pass 21 Sep 2015 12,792 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 11,961 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 11,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 10,367 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 10,359 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 9,969 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 9,768 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 9,673 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 9,407 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 9,302 miles

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

tyre pressures were low should be approx 36psi front and 42 psi rear yours were 10 psi front and 12 psi rear

Pass 16 Sep 2005 9,193 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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P875 KWE is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in Multi-colour with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 P875 KWE, 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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P875 KWE is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 7 January 1997.

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