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T463 SRE

1999 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,233 mi
Last recorded53,233 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Thunderace24,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT463 SRE
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 53,233 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 46,540 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 38,632 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 32,431 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 30,108 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 30,091 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2014 29,692 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 28,512 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 28,512 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 28,185 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 27,510 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 27,510 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 26,244 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 24,440 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 24,440 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 23,229 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 23,229 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 23,201 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 17,609 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2006 17,606 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 17,594 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 14,728 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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T463 SRE is a 1999 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Thunderace models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 24,387 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 T463 SRE, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Thunderace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T463 SRE is a 1999 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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