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W221 YGD

2000 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,171 mi
Last recorded13,171 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Thunderace17,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 YGD
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 21 May 2025 13,171 miles

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 12,959 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced one of 2 rear position lamps not working. bulb works on stop circuit (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 12,838 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 12,526 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 11,565 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 11,196 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 10,872 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 9,618 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 9,615 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 9,069 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 6,487 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 5,021 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 3,886 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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W221 YGD is a 2000 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W221 YGD, 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 W221 YGD registered?

W221 YGD is a 2000 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 18 July 2000.

Is W221 YGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W221 YGD shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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