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P770 XLJ

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,495 mi
Last recorded24,495 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP770 XLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 24,495 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 24,495 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 24,495 miles

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

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 24,495 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 22,510 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 21,977 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 21,967 miles

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

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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P770 XLJ is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P770 XLJ, 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 P770 XLJ registered?

P770 XLJ is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P770 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P770 XLJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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