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N891 MRN

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Yellow Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

23,897 mi
Last recorded23,897 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN891 MRN
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 23,897 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 21,423 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 21,390 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 21,103 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 19,983 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 19,977 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 18,985 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 18,451 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 17,548 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 15,601 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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N891 MRN is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Yellow with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N891 MRN, 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 N891 MRN registered?

N891 MRN is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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