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P908 PLK

1997 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2022
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,576 mi
Last recorded8,576 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thunderace24,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP908 PLK
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2021 8,576 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 8,124 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 6,944 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 5,477 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 3,278 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 2,768 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 35,241 miles

chain gaurd missing

Pass 16 Mar 2009 32,620 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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P908 PLK is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P908 PLK, 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 P908 PLK registered?

P908 PLK is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 21 July 1997.

Is P908 PLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P908 PLK shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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