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W124 BRN

2000 Yamaha Thunderace

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,330 mi
Last recorded24,330 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Thunderace17,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 BRN
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 24,330 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 23,756 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 23,569 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 21,808 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 21,787 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 36,912 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 36,683 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 36,683 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

n/s front brake disc corroded!!

Pass 24 Aug 2006 36,078 miles

slight binding on rear brake

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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W124 BRN is a 2000 Yamaha Thunderace in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Thunderace models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 17,285 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 W124 BRN, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha Thunderace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W124 BRN registered?

W124 BRN is a 2000 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W124 BRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W124 BRN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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