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Y327 BFS

2001 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,857 mi
Last recorded4,857 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY327 BFS
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2018 4,857 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2016 4,853 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2016 4,845 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2014 4,730 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2012 4,607 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 4,401 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 4,182 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 May 2006 3,855 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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Y327 BFS is a 2001 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y327 BFS, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha Thunderace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y327 BFS registered?

Y327 BFS is a 2001 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y327 BFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y327 BFS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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