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R503 GWU

1998 Yamaha Thunderace

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

48,949 mi
Last recorded48,949 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Thunderace26,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 GWU
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 48,949 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 48,949 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 36,828 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 36,633 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 34,549 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 29,808 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 29,808 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 28,890 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 28,364 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Jul 2012 28,158 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 28,158 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 27,257 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 27,247 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 26,252 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 24,366 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 21,888 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2008 21,867 miles

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))

Pass 30 Apr 2007 20,160 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 16,564 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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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.

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