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N897 WTT

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,300 mi
Last recorded60,300 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN897 WTT
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2012 60,300 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 57,502 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 52,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

Pass 17 May 2007 45,848 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 40,458 miles

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

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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N897 WTT is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N897 WTT, 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 N897 WTT registered?

N897 WTT is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 15 May 1996.

Is N897 WTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N897 WTT shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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