MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,949 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
fairing panels not fitted at time of test
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R503 GWU is a 1998 Yamaha Thunderace in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 R503 GWU, 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 R503 GWU registered?
R503 GWU is a 1998 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 1 May 1998.
Is R503 GWU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R503 GWU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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