Yamaha THUNDER ACE
Real ownership data from 244 UK THUNDER ACE motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common THUNDER ACE problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Other | user entered | 14.1% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 10.3% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 9.8% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 8.9% |
| Brakes | minor | 6.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 5.6% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 4% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 3.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is other.
THUNDER ACE mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7 | 23,547 mi | 1,150 | 83.91% |
| 1998 | 27 | 26,678 mi | 827 | 76.65% |
| 1997 | 91 | 28,572 mi | 719 | 81.95% |
| 1996 | 111 | 28,578 mi | 820 | 79.75% |
THUNDER ACE questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha THUNDER ACE?
Across 244 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are other (14.1% of all recorded faults), tyres (10.3% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (9.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha THUNDER ACE?
The median Yamaha THUNDER ACE in the UK has covered 27,975 miles, and typically rides about 802 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 20,302 and 37,792 miles.
Is the Yamaha THUNDER ACE reliable?
80.33% of Yamaha THUNDER ACE MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.16 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 244 Yamaha THUNDER ACE motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.