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P469 XTA

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

45,483 mi
Last recorded45,483 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP469 XTA
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 45,483 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 43,411 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 42,513 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 42,495 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil left and right fork seals (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy sp engineering silencer fitted with baffle (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 42,185 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 41,065 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 39,509 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear caliper pistons corroded.

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2013 39,506 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear caliper pistons corroded.

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,468 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 37,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 35,768 miles

both front discs pitted

n/s/f fairing damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2011 35,726 miles

Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

both front discs pitted

n/s/f fairing damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2011 35,711 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

One stop light inop

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 33,959 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 32,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 25,286 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 24,392 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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P469 XTA is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P469 XTA, 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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P469 XTA is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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