MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,192 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear brake peddle has some travel
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Yamaha Thunderace?
Based on 2,478 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is X297 EFL safe to buy?
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