1997 Yamaha Thunderace 1.0L Petrol · R943 GAP
1997 Yamaha Thunderace (1.0L, petrol). First registered 13/08/1997. Recorded mileage 30,200 miles. MOT valid until 28/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- YAMAHA THUNDERACE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,200 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1000cc
R943 GAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2026
- 30,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R943 GAP Mileage History
- 17/06/202229,240 mi
- 29/06/202329,807 mi+567 mi
- 29/06/202329,807 mi
- 28/06/202429,846 mi+39 mi
- 30/05/202630,200 mi+354 mi
Average of roughly 243 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R943 GAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Yamaha Thunderace (R943 GAP) between June 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Stop lamp not working from rear switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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