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R183 USP

1998 Yamaha Thunderace

Blue Petrol 977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,271 mi
Last recorded67,271 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Thunderace26,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 USP
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine977cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 67,271 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 65,368 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 63,618 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 61,539 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 58,688 miles

Centre Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 3 May 2011 58,688 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 57,930 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 57,959 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 54,357 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 54,357 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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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R183 USP is a 1998 Yamaha Thunderace in Blue with a 977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Thunderace models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 26,038 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 R183 USP, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Thunderace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R183 USP registered?

R183 USP is a 1998 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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