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N807 HKH

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

40,070 mi
Last recorded40,070 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN807 HKH
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 40,070 miles

Chain and sprockets worn

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

Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension creaks/bearings dry

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 40,070 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Chain and sprockets worn

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

Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension creaks/bearings dry

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 35,710 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 2 Jul 2014 35,707 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Chain guard missing

Pass 11 Jul 2013 31,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

fuel cap seal becoming perished/corroded

rear suspension slightly stiff in operation

Fail 29 May 2013 31,952 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

rear suspension slightly stiff in operation

Pass 12 Oct 2011 29,883 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 28,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

emergency repair has been made to front exhaust system.

Fail 16 Aug 2010 28,477 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

emergency repair has been made to front exhaust system.

Pass 12 May 2009 26,146 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,954 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 25,359 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 25,359 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

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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N807 HKH is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 N807 HKH, 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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N807 HKH is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 5 April 1996.

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