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P545 LSD

1997 Yamaha Thunderace

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,784 mi
Last recorded37,784 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thunderace24,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 LSD
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 37,784 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 33,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 26,332 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Sep 2013 26,332 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Oct 2012 24,503 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 24,043 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 24,041 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 24,015 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 22,789 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Jun 2007 21,041 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 18,980 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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P545 LSD is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Thunderace models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 24,832 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 P545 LSD, 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 P545 LSD registered?

P545 LSD is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P545 LSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P545 LSD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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