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P589 WUY

1997 Yamaha Thunderace

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,759 mi
Last recorded34,759 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thunderace24,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP589 WUY
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 34,759 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 34,587 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 34,254 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 32,940 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 32,940 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 32,603 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 32,280 miles

fairing not fully secured

rear tyre on limit

Pass 17 Apr 2011 30,032 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2010 29,862 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2009 29,784 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2008 29,303 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 27,179 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 24,417 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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P589 WUY is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P589 WUY, 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 P589 WUY registered?

P589 WUY is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P589 WUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P589 WUY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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