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N635 FAR

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,511 mi
Last recorded28,511 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN635 FAR
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 28,511 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 26,019 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 25,965 miles

Rear tyre valve perished

Pass 12 Dec 2013 25,600 miles

Rear tyre valve perished

Pass 8 Nov 2012 25,134 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 25,120 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 23,246 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 22,370 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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N635 FAR is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N635 FAR, 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 N635 FAR registered?

N635 FAR is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N635 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N635 FAR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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