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N100 OPW

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

47,621 mi
Last recorded47,621 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN100 OPW
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 47,621 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 47,003 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Hugger insecure.

Fail 18 Jun 2024 47,003 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Rear Hugger Damaged?Insecure

Pass 27 May 2022 43,899 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 42,051 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 41,685 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 40,038 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 37,814 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 36,986 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 36,986 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 May 2014 36,576 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 36,576 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 8 May 2013 35,871 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2013 35,871 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,522 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 34,794 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 34,201 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 31,446 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer. non standard

Fail 22 Jan 2009 31,446 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer. non standard

Pass 22 Jan 2008 29,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 29,872 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 25,589 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 21,552 miles

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

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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N100 OPW is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Thunderace models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 25,238 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 N100 OPW, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Thunderace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N100 OPW registered?

N100 OPW is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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