MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,395 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
n/s rear footrest slight damage
How Reliable is the Yamaha Thunderace?
Based on 2,478 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R483 TKX is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 R483 TKX, 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 R483 TKX registered?
R483 TKX is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 25 September 1997.
Is R483 TKX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R483 TKX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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