MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,215 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear Registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Thunderace?
Based on 2,478 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R201 NKX is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in Multi-colour with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R201 NKX, 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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How do I check the history of R201 NKX?
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What year was R201 NKX registered?
R201 NKX is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R201 NKX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R201 NKX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R201 NKX have outstanding finance?
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