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R23 AAU

1998 Yamaha Thunderace

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,004 mi
Last recorded25,004 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Thunderace26,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 AAU
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 25,004 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 24,240 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 22,084 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 19,813 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 17,233 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 12,927 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 12,927 miles

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

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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R23 AAU is a 1998 Yamaha Thunderace in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R23 AAU, 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 R23 AAU registered?

R23 AAU is a 1998 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R23 AAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 AAU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R23 AAU have outstanding finance?

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