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P368 CUX

1997 Yamaha Thunderace

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

18,444 mi
Last recorded18,444 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thunderace24,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP368 CUX
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 18,444 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 18,408 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 18,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 17,952 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 17,690 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 17,163 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 16,377 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 15,860 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 15,789 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 15,779 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 15,742 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 15,723 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 15,723 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 15,704 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 15,704 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 15,652 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 15,103 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 15,103 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 14,340 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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P368 CUX is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Thunderace models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 24,832 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P368 CUX, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Thunderace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P368 CUX registered?

P368 CUX is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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