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N126 MFR

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,879 mi
Last recorded42,879 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN126 MFR
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 42,879 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 40,788 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2018 39,568 miles

Central Front Brake lever not releasing correctly front pads binding on (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly rear pads binding on (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2015 39,366 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 39,364 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 39,200 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 39,200 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 38,004 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 36,598 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 36,598 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 12 May 2008 33,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 May 2008 33,046 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 26,909 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 25,657 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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N126 MFR is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N126 MFR, 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 N126 MFR registered?

N126 MFR is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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