MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,370 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front tyre valve perished
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
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)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Thunderace?
Based on 2,478 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R915 EYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R915 EYJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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