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N5 MPW

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,850 mi
Last recorded20,850 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 MPW
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 20,850 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 20,453 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 19,707 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 19,141 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 19,141 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 18,207 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 30 Jun 2009 18,207 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 May 2008 16,337 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 13,456 miles

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

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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N5 MPW is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Red 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 N5 MPW, 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 N5 MPW registered?

N5 MPW is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 3 October 1996.

Is N5 MPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 MPW 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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