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R891 GMV

1997 Yamaha Thunderace

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,684 mi
Last recorded24,684 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thunderace24,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 GMV
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 24,684 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 24,684 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on Dip beam. (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 23,345 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Aftermarket exhaust installed (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 21,945 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 20,799 miles

Aftermarket exhaust installed

Pass 19 Nov 2012 20,263 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 20,263 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 20,230 miles

After market exhaust

Fail 25 Aug 2011 20,184 miles

Instrument cluster cracked

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear lamp slight loose

Slight crack in N/S fairing

Pass 25 Aug 2011 20,184 miles

Instrument cluster cracked

Rear lamp slight loose

Slight crack in N/S fairing

Pass 5 Jun 2010 20,147 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 20,146 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

car type valve fitted to front wheel

Pass 1 Feb 2007 19,178 miles

Car type valves fitted

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Jan 2006 18,472 miles

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

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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R891 GMV is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R891 GMV, 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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What year was R891 GMV registered?

R891 GMV is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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