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N155 NAM

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,574 mi
Last recorded23,574 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN155 NAM
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 23,574 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 22,619 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,171 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 22,117 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 21,671 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 21,453 miles

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

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

Slight contamination on O/S/F brake disc.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 20,689 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 20,689 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2006 19,630 miles

non standard exhaust fitted

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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N155 NAM is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N155 NAM, 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 N155 NAM registered?

N155 NAM is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N155 NAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N155 NAM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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