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P826 FKE

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,554 mi
Last recorded34,554 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP826 FKE
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 34,554 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 33,420 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 32,369 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 30,204 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 28,310 miles

front brake slightly binding

Fail 26 Jul 2011 26,781 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 26,781 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 24,939 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2010 24,893 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2009 23,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

front brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Jul 2008 220,471 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 20,921 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 20,047 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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P826 FKE is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P826 FKE, 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 P826 FKE registered?

P826 FKE is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 3 September 1996.

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