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R392 SNR

1998 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,900 mi
Last recorded48,900 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Thunderace26,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR392 SNR
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 48,900 miles

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

Oil leak from cam cover.

Fail 9 Oct 2023 48,764 miles

Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe leaking Offside and Nearside (1.1.11 (b)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak from cam cover.

Pass 1 Oct 2022 44,660 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 44,180 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 40,906 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 39,696 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 39,578 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 39,578 miles

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 38,985 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 38,985 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 36,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Offside offside rear position lamp not illuminating

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 34,057 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 29,976 miles

Nail in rear tyre

slight brake bind front and rear

slight throttle sticking

Pass 29 Sep 2012 23,450 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 19,827 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 19,795 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 19,740 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 19,704 miles

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

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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R392 SNR is a 1998 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R392 SNR, 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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R392 SNR is a 1998 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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