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N983 VVV

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,249 mi
Last recorded28,249 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN983 VVV
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 28,249 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 28,239 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2023 27,013 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 26,773 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2022 26,773 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working PRS Bulbs replaced (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 26,603 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 26,255 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 24,652 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 23,924 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 22,948 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 21,528 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 21,380 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 21,147 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 20,802 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 20,615 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 20,398 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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N983 VVV is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N983 VVV, 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 N983 VVV registered?

N983 VVV is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 23 March 1996.

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