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X766 BPA

2000 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

18,249 mi
Last recorded18,249 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Thunderace17,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX766 BPA
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 18,249 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 17,791 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 17,398 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 17,285 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 17,068 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 16,713 miles

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Button shock adjuster corroded (splinting) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 16,521 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 16,183 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 15,954 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 15,411 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 15,411 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 15,715 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 15,715 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 13,720 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 13,720 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 May 2013 13,563 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 12,472 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 12,014 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 11,642 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 10,882 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 10,392 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 9,918 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 8,022 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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X766 BPA is a 2000 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X766 BPA, 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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X766 BPA is a 2000 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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