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R836 KGB

1998 Yamaha Thunderace

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,700 mi
Last recorded42,700 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Thunderace26,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR836 KGB
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 May 2018 42,700 miles

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.

Pass 3 Sep 2016 42,191 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 40,946 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 40,945 miles

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))

Pass 19 Aug 2011 40,665 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 40,665 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 38,166 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 35,536 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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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.

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