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W168 BCE

2000 Yamaha Thunderace

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,988 mi
Last recorded41,988 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Thunderace17,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 BCE
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 41,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 41,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 41,108 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 41,106 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 41,015 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 40,995 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 40,927 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 40,305 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 39,628 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 37,892 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 37,892 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,320 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 34,451 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 34,451 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Mar 2011 27,553 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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W168 BCE is a 2000 Yamaha Thunderace in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 W168 BCE, 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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W168 BCE is a 2000 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 8 July 2000.

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