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R403 TOK

1997 Yamaha Thunderace

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,983 mi
Last recorded15,983 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thunderace24,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 TOK
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 15,983 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 15,922 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 15,887 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 15,811 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 14,546 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 13,068 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 13,059 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2011 12,046 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 11,622 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 8,336 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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R403 TOK is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R403 TOK, 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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What year was R403 TOK registered?

R403 TOK is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 29 November 1997.

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