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R914 KJW

1997 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,720 mi
Last recorded18,720 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thunderace24,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR914 KJW
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2025 18,720 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 18,053 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 17,111 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 16,046 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad slightly deteriorated

Rear Wheel slightly out of alignment

Pass 16 Apr 2018 14,755 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit (1.00mm) (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 13,975 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 12,166 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 11,685 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 10,072 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 9,458 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 8,737 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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R914 KJW is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R914 KJW, 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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R914 KJW is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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