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P299 VTY

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,058 mi
Last recorded35,058 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 VTY
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 35,058 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 33,672 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 33,083 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 32,765 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 32,591 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 31,880 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 28,959 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 28,758 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 28,705 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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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P299 VTY is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Thunderace models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 25,238 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 P299 VTY, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Thunderace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P299 VTY registered?

P299 VTY is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P299 VTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P299 VTY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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