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R431 OFV

1998 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,893 mi
Last recorded29,893 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Thunderace26,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 OFV
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 29,893 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Aug 2017 29,882 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly on right lock no return (6.2.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2015 29,701 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 29,667 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 29,327 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 28,263 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 28,263 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2010 25,189 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 25,189 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 20,485 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 18,913 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 17,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 17,059 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 15,012 miles

Front 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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R431 OFV is a 1998 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R431 OFV, 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 R431 OFV registered?

R431 OFV is a 1998 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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