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R564 FBU

1998 Yamaha Thunderace

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

33,095 mi
Last recorded33,095 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Thunderace26,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR564 FBU
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 33,095 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 32,582 miles

Clutch master cylinder fluid level below minimum.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 32,582 miles

Clutch master cylinder fluid level below minimum.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pedal attachment screws missing. (3.1.2b)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 32,582 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Clutch master cylinder fluid level below minimum.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 29,997 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 24,082 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 21,944 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 21,944 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 21,416 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 210,382 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 20,381 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Oct 2007 18,892 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 16,579 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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R564 FBU is a 1998 Yamaha Thunderace in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R564 FBU, 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 R564 FBU registered?

R564 FBU is a 1998 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R564 FBU safe to buy?

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