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N957 TEC

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

29,064 mi
Last recorded29,064 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN957 TEC
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2023 29,064 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear unable to pull foot peg in to its used position

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 28,833 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 26,799 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 25,898 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 25,865 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements to small (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 24,745 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 24,745 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 23,268 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 22,332 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 21,123 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 21,096 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 19,966 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 19,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 18,060 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 16,188 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 12,605 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 8 Sep 2007 11,981 miles

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

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

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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N957 TEC is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N957 TEC, 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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N957 TEC is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 27 November 1996.

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