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P41 TWX

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111 mi
Last recorded111 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP41 TWX
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 111 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2022 51 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 14 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly STICKY THROTTLE (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front INDICATORS ONLY HAVE 210MM DISTANCE BETWEEN EACH OTHER

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2016 24,151 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 23,890 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 23,890 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 22,949 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 21,985 miles

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

rear brake binds slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2013 21,985 miles

rear brake binds slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2011 17,077 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2010 11,712 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 11,712 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 7,773 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 6,341 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 6,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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P41 TWX is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P41 TWX, 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 P41 TWX registered?

P41 TWX is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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