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R567 FBU

1998 Yamaha Thunderace

Purple Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

11,925 mi
Last recorded11,925 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Thunderace26,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR567 FBU
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 11,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

OFFSIDE SUBFRAME MOUNT CRACKED

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 3,351 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 3,351 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 2,968 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 1,964 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 1,889 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 1,820 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 1,820 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 3,888 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 31 May 2008 3,847 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 May 2007 24,427 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 24,427 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 21,167 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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R567 FBU is a 1998 Yamaha Thunderace in Purple with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R567 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 R567 FBU registered?

R567 FBU is a 1998 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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