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P92 XGE

1997 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

25,634 mi
Last recorded25,634 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thunderace24,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP92 XGE
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 25,634 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 25,586 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 25,402 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 25,363 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 25,363 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose chain adjuster locking bolts loose both sides. (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 25,363 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both tyre valves perished

Pass 31 Oct 2015 25,363 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 25,363 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 25,363 miles

REAR TYRE HAS TYRE REPAIR

Fail 28 Jun 2013 25,363 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

REAR TYRE HAS PUNCTURE REPAIR

Pass 29 Jun 2012 25,363 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 25,363 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,362 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 25,362 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Jul 2008 25,362 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 24,078 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 24,078 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 21,892 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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P92 XGE is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P92 XGE, 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 P92 XGE registered?

P92 XGE is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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