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P101 TUB

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 1006cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

70,574 mi
Last recorded70,574 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 TUB
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,006cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 70,574 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 67,648 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 65,896 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 65,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 62,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2019 61,341 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 59,120 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 57,255 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 54,682 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 52,655 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 50,933 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 47,763 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 46,806 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 44,420 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 42,386 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 39,001 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 39,001 miles

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 May 2008 36,336 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 31,586 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 27,887 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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P101 TUB is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,006cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P101 TUB, 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 P101 TUB registered?

P101 TUB is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 18 October 1996.

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