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P980 LJW

1997 Yamaha Thunderace

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

24,918 mi
Last recorded24,918 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thunderace24,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 LJW
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 24,918 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 24,865 miles

Slight roughness when rear wheel is rotated

Fail 6 Jul 2019 24,831 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Slight roughness when rear wheel is rotated

Pass 13 Jun 2018 24,155 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 23,999 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 22,813 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 22,241 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 21,915 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 19,603 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 18,252 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 16,316 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 15,944 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 15,764 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 14,743 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 13,829 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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P980 LJW is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P980 LJW, 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 P980 LJW registered?

P980 LJW is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 15 March 1997.

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