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N127 TCN

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,359 mi
Last recorded34,359 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN127 TCN
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 34,359 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 34,353 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 34,056 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 30,528 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 29,204 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 29,204 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Nearside Front Upper Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Offside Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.5a)

Offside Front Lower Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Offside Front Upper Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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N127 TCN is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N127 TCN, 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 N127 TCN registered?

N127 TCN is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N127 TCN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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