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P802 PRJ

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,720 mi
Last recorded43,720 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP802 PRJ
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 43,720 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 43,720 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 43,415 miles

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

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 43,192 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 42,126 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 42,126 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 39,961 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 35,865 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 33,592 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 31,075 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 29,486 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 29,486 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 27,654 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 25,868 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 23,823 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 21,149 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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P802 PRJ is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 P802 PRJ, 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 P802 PRJ registered?

P802 PRJ is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 17 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P802 PRJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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