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R426 SCH

1997 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

32,749 mi
Last recorded32,749 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thunderace24,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 SCH
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 32,749 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 31,121 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 31,042 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 28,414 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 28,350 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 27,393 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 27,393 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 26,426 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,735 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 25,717 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 25,304 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 24,974 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 24,100 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 23,918 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 23,327 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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R426 SCH is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 R426 SCH, 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 R426 SCH registered?

R426 SCH is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R426 SCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R426 SCH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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