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R951 HAT

1997 Yamaha Thunderace

Yellow Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

31,668 mi
Last recorded31,668 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thunderace24,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 HAT
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 31,668 miles

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 31,548 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 31,541 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 30,727 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 30,111 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 30,111 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 28,767 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 26,902 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 24,832 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear lamp floppy

Pass 26 Feb 2014 24,832 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear lamp floppy

Pass 25 Apr 2013 21,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 21,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 38,343 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,343 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 34,619 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 29,901 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 27,760 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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R951 HAT is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in Yellow with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R951 HAT, 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 R951 HAT registered?

R951 HAT is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R951 HAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R951 HAT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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