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P869 PAG

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,457 mi
Last recorded74,457 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP869 PAG
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2025 74,457 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 74,457 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 71,840 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 66,486 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 62,517 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 58,449 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 54,971 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 50,206 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,360 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 40,000 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 36,175 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 33,528 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 11,964 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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P869 PAG is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P869 PAG, 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 P869 PAG registered?

P869 PAG is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P869 PAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P869 PAG shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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