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N135 DVV

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

38,838 mi
Last recorded38,838 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN135 DVV
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 38,838 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 38,836 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 38,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 38,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 38,609 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2022 38,465 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 38,328 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 38,096 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 37,853 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 37,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 May 2016 37,129 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 37,129 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 36,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 36,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 4 May 2013 35,825 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Fail 26 May 2012 35,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 35,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 35,717 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 35,618 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 34,894 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 34,894 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 34,300 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

only one headlamp working

only one tail lamp working

Pass 9 Jun 2006 33,338 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

offside footrest of different type but still usable

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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N135 DVV 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 N135 DVV, 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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N135 DVV is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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