Yamaha Thunderace

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,000 cc

P970 HEOMOT history

P970 HEO is a red petrol Yamaha Thunderace first used on 20 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 63,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2025
Mileage
63,374 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2024
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P970 HEO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
Thunderace
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
20 May 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P970 HEO was last recorded at 63,374 miles on 27 Sept 2024, 255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Mar 2014: 46,514 miles, lower than 440,113 miles on 3 Apr 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
63,119 miles · 28 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
255 miles
Average per year
2,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 63,374 miles
  • 2023 – 63,119 miles
  • 2022 – 62,552 miles
  • 2021 – 61,469 miles
  • 2020 – 60,501 miles
  • 2019 – 57,663 miles
  • 2018 – 55,539 miles
  • 2017 – 53,547 miles
  • 2016 – 51,415 miles
  • 2015 – 49,115 miles
  • 2014 – 46,514 miles
  • 2013 – 440,113 miles
  • 2012 – 42,102 miles
  • 2011 – 35,323 miles
  • 2010 – 28,527 miles
  • 2009 – 25,409 miles
  • 2008 – 24,599 miles
  • 2006 – 24,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,374 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,374 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    63,374 miles
    Test number
    800893994631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,119 miles (+567)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    63,119 miles
    Test number
    394143796107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,552 miles (+1,083)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    62,552 miles
    Test number
    159666309742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,469 miles (+968)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    61,469 miles
    Test number
    642574456876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,501 miles (+2,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    60,501 miles
    Test number
    860136458276
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass57,663 miles (+2,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,663 miles
    Test number
    995657090987
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass55,539 miles (+1,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,539 miles
    Test number
    669396459274
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  8. Pass53,547 miles (+2,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,547 miles
    Test number
    477846141156
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

  9. Pass51,415 miles (+2,300)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,415 miles
    Test number
    518076322750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,115 miles (+2,601)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,115 miles
    Test number
    405384185066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,514 miles (-393,599)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    46,514 miles
    Test number
    128952074459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass440,113 miles (+398,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    440,113 miles
    Test number
    896943893045
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

  13. Pass42,102 miles (+6,779)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    42,102 miles
    Test number
    298384002466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,323 miles (+6,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,323 miles
    Test number
    189555881462
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  15. Pass28,527 miles (+3,118)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,527 miles
    Test number
    592930990080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,409 miles
    Test number
    114125289410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,409 miles (+810)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,409 miles
    Test number
    172045889064
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

  18. Pass24,599 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    24,599 miles
    Test number
    163254748424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,233 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    24,233 miles
    Test number
    970429136180
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Questions about P970 HEO

Does P970 HEO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P970 HEO expired on 26 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P970 HEO?
The MOT on P970 HEO expired on 26 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P970 HEO done?
P970 HEO was recorded at 63,374 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2024, an average of 2,132 miles a year.
Has P970 HEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P970 HEO has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2009.
Has the mileage on P970 HEO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P970 HEO find?
P970 HEO passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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