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N29 YAM

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,689 mi
Last recorded40,689 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN29 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 40,689 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 40,614 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 40,452 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 39,263 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 33,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 33,058 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 29,907 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 28,311 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 26,941 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 24,700 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 22,530 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 20,306 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 20,297 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 17,152 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 17,152 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 16,989 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 16,821 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 16,298 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Thundercat?

Based on 3,827 MOT tests across 308 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
990
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
308
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 79
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 71
reflector on motorcycle missing 44
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 44
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
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N29 YAM is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Thundercat models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 30,736 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Thundercat fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N29 YAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Thundercat typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha Thundercat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N29 YAM registered?

N29 YAM is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N29 YAM safe to buy?

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