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N830 HBY

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

29,669 mi
Last recorded29,669 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN830 HBY
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 29,669 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 28,247 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 26,846 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 25,436 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 24,095 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 23,262 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 23,239 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 23,239 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 19,866 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 19,866 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 19,258 miles

(handlebars) very little gap to front fairing on lock to lock but will not impede steering

Fail 13 May 2016 19,258 miles

(handlebars) very little gap to front fairing on lock to lock but will not impede steering

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 May 2015 17,645 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 17,645 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 14,584 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 11,734 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 10,067 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 8,468 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 6,770 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 6,770 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 4,828 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 4,828 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 3,951 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 3,951 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 3,502 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 3,502 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 1,095 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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N830 HBY is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 N830 HBY, 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 N830 HBY registered?

N830 HBY is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 7 May 1996.

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