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P488 RGF

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Yellow Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5 mi
Last recorded5 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 RGF
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 5 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some faint cracks started to appear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

rear end of the motorcycle has been changed including rear suspension /rear swing arm,and wheel, brakes

Pass 15 Oct 2021 3 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 461 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 51,960 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 46,576 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 36,065 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 35,824 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 35,811 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,726 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 33,724 miles

tacho and temp guage illumination lights do not work

Fail 25 Sep 2006 33,724 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

tacho and temp guage illumination lights do not work

Pass 24 Sep 2005 33,724 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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P488 RGF is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Yellow with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P488 RGF, 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 P488 RGF registered?

P488 RGF is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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