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R151 MKX

1997 Yamaha Thunderace

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,486 mi
Last recorded29,486 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thunderace24,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 MKX
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 29,486 miles

Right engine bolt broken

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 12,787 miles

O/s engine mounting bolt snapped

O/s fork Stanton worn

Fail 12 Oct 2024 12,144 miles

Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort Rear brake has over 35KG braking force of run out. (1.2.1 (e))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear linkage bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear 190/50-ZR17 BT016 worn down too 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 93,849 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 93,849 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 92,913 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 84,116 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 83,608 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 82,802 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 80,254 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 79,019 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 78,165 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 74,513 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 72,041 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 63,988 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 56,978 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 49,370 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 42,660 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 5 Jun 2009 34,900 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 31,843 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 30,487 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,998 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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R151 MKX is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R151 MKX, 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 R151 MKX registered?

R151 MKX is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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