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N966 ALS

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,298 mi
Last recorded16,298 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN966 ALS
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 16,298 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 16,298 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 11,053 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 10,912 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 28,546 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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N966 ALS is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Blue 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 N966 ALS, 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 N966 ALS registered?

N966 ALS is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 8 July 1996.

Is N966 ALS safe to buy?

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