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R248 OKH

1998 Yamaha Thunderace

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

30,036 mi
Last recorded30,036 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Thunderace26,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 OKH
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 30,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 29,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 29,699 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 29,549 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 29,289 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 29,281 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 28,775 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 28,504 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 28,504 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 28,020 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 27,226 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 26,812 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 26,583 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 24,238 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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R248 OKH is a 1998 Yamaha Thunderace in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R248 OKH, 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 R248 OKH registered?

R248 OKH is a 1998 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R248 OKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R248 OKH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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