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S996 BRC

1998 Yamaha Thunderace

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,011 mi
Last recorded5,011 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Thunderace26,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS996 BRC
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 5,011 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 4,815 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 4,679 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 4,262 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 4,262 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

SINGLE LINE NUMBER PALTE IS NOT THE CORRECT FORMAT

Pass 23 Jun 2007 3,055 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 1,953 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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S996 BRC is a 1998 Yamaha Thunderace in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S996 BRC, 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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How do I check the history of S996 BRC?

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What year was S996 BRC registered?

S996 BRC is a 1998 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is S996 BRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S996 BRC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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