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P450 VBB

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

28,860 mi
Last recorded28,860 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP450 VBB
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 28,860 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 28,356 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 28,356 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective Wheel Spindle Incorrectly Fitted, Locking Nut Ineffective. (5.2.1 (d))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 28,320 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 28,279 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 28,126 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 27,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

blowing fuse at solenoid

Fail 26 Apr 2022 27,776 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 25,283 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

clutch fluid reservoir hitting screen on full lock

Fail 1 May 2021 25,282 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

clutch fluid reservoir hitting screen on full lock

Fail 29 Apr 2021 25,281 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 25,195 miles

Clutch and front brake fluid reservoirs touching fairing on full lock, but not enough to stop steering reaching full lock.

Front brake master cylinder has slight movement around handlebar, but not enough to affect operation.

Indicator tell tale not working

Indicators flashing slightly fast

Fail 9 Aug 2019 25,195 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Indicators flashing slightly fast

Indicator tell tale not working

Clutch and front brake fluid reservoirs touching fairing on full lock, but not enough to stop steering reaching full lock.

Front brake master cylinder has slight movement around handlebar, but not enough to affect operation.

Pass 28 Jun 2018 25,021 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 24,308 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn rear (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 23,094 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 20,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 20,839 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 20,823 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 18,039 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,058 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 16,615 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 15,687 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 15,362 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 15,362 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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 Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 13,577 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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P450 VBB is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 P450 VBB, 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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P450 VBB is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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