MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,700 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
throttle stiff.
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Thunderace?
Based on 2,478 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.
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R836 KGB is a 1998 Yamaha Thunderace in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R836 KGB, 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 R836 KGB registered?
R836 KGB is a 1998 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 27 May 1998.
Is R836 KGB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R836 KGB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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