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R86 MCA

1998 Yamaha Thunderace

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

10,814 mi
Last recorded10,814 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Thunderace26,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 MCA
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 10,814 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 10,814 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working broken wire fixed (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 10,406 miles

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

Offside Front Front Fender , slightly damaged

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 10,335 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 10,335 miles

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 10,153 miles

Front Fender Cracked

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Shock Rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2011 9,531 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 9,531 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 9,483 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 9,385 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 9,227 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 8,787 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 8,471 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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R86 MCA is a 1998 Yamaha Thunderace in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Thunderace models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 26,038 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 R86 MCA, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Thunderace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R86 MCA registered?

R86 MCA is a 1998 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R86 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R86 MCA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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