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N59 NGO

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

25,357 mi
Last recorded25,357 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN59 NGO
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 25,357 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 23,446 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 23,446 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 22,625 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 22,625 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 22,607 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 22,563 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 22,563 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 18,036 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 18,036 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2006 17,709 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 17,709 miles

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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N59 NGO is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N59 NGO, 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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N59 NGO is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 3 July 1996.

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