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R753 DMJ

1997 Yamaha Thunderace

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,560 mi
Last recorded85,560 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thunderace24,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR753 DMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 85,560 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 85,413 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 82,577 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil L/H & R/H Forks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 82,492 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil L/H & R/H Forks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 72,656 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 71,720 miles

front tyre valve is perishing

headlight has tape on it

Pass 10 Apr 2018 69,591 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 69,591 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.3a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 67,975 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 64,599 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 61,102 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 59,226 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2012 55,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 19 May 2012 55,425 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 55,425 miles

throttle operation very stiff

Pass 8 May 2010 55,425 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 52,745 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 52,745 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

n/s/f flasher requires tightening

Pass 4 Apr 2008 48,123 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 43,632 miles

cables on o/s/f just touching rad cap...

Pass 25 Mar 2006 38,552 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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R753 DMJ is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 R753 DMJ, 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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R753 DMJ is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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