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X297 EFL

2000 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,192 mi
Last recorded30,192 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Thunderace17,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX297 EFL
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 30,192 miles

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

Rear brake peddle has some travel

Pass 29 May 2019 29,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 27,982 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 27,973 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 25,593 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 21,824 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 21,495 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 18,208 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Apr 2012 15,564 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 13,099 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2010 11,469 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 11,230 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 11,230 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 11,171 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Apr 2008 11,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Feb 2007 11,010 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 10,764 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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X297 EFL is a 2000 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X297 EFL, 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 X297 EFL registered?

X297 EFL is a 2000 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 12 September 2000.

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