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N939 MGT

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,870 mi
Last recorded26,870 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN939 MGT
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 26,870 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Aug 2010 25,604 miles

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

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 22,434 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 22,434 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 19,905 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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N939 MGT 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 80%.

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 N939 MGT, 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 N939 MGT registered?

N939 MGT is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N939 MGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N939 MGT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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