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S156 MBK

1998 Yamaha Thunderace

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,555 mi
Last recorded17,555 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Thunderace26,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS156 MBK
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 17,555 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 17,095 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 16,676 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 16,051 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear brake is slightly tight when rotated

rear brake lever feels slightly soft when applied

rear brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 30 Jun 2016 15,658 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 15,152 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 15,152 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 14,630 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 14,199 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 13,630 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 13,518 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 13,083 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 13,083 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 12,111 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 12,110 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 11,289 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front fender slightly cracked

Pass 31 May 2007 11,132 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 10,041 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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S156 MBK is a 1998 Yamaha Thunderace in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Thunderace models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 26,038 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 S156 MBK, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Thunderace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S156 MBK is a 1998 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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