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N409 MFC

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Cream Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

23,663 mi
Last recorded23,663 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN409 MFC
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 23,663 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 23,663 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 23,212 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 23,212 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 22,564 miles

one rear light bulb not working

Pass 27 Feb 2016 22,531 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 22,006 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 21,376 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 20,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 19,703 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 18,269 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 15,735 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 9,475 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 May 2007 7,630 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 5,591 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 5,591 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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N409 MFC is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Cream with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N409 MFC, 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 N409 MFC registered?

N409 MFC is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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