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R648 CKG

1997 Yamaha Thunderace

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,877 mi
Last recorded27,877 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thunderace24,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 CKG
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 27,877 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 27,867 miles

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both fork fork seals leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2016 27,780 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 26,876 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 May 2010 23,779 miles

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 22,078 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 21,105 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 19,241 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 18,314 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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R648 CKG is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Thunderace models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 24,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R648 CKG, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Thunderace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R648 CKG is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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