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R915 EYJ

1997 Yamaha Thunderace

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

45,370 mi
Last recorded45,370 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thunderace24,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 EYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 45,370 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 45,341 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 45,307 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 45,273 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 45,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 45,222 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 45,181 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 45,170 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 44,858 miles

Front tyre valve perished

Pass 31 Jul 2013 44,841 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 44,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 44,816 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 44,796 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 44,787 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2008 44,328 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 43,116 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 42,967 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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R915 EYJ is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R915 EYJ, 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 R915 EYJ registered?

R915 EYJ is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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