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R768 AVU

1998 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,678 mi
Last recorded26,678 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Thunderace26,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 AVU
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 26,678 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 25,507 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 23,613 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 May 2012 23,613 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 23,533 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 19,543 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 19,390 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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R768 AVU is a 1998 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R768 AVU, 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 R768 AVU registered?

R768 AVU is a 1998 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R768 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R768 AVU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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