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P46 RNW

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,964 mi
Last recorded23,964 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP46 RNW
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 23,964 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 23,395 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 23,096 miles

Exhaust noisy not excessive (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 23,096 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy not excessive (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 22,969 miles

Front brake has slight bind

Pass 25 May 2016 22,498 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey at collector (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy not excessive (7.1.2)

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

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

rear tyre has puncture repair plug

Fail 13 May 2016 22,498 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey at collector (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy not excessive (7.1.2)

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

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

rear tyre has puncture repair plug

Pass 13 Aug 2012 22,267 miles

front brake gripping slightly

rear valve stem slightly perished

Pass 4 Nov 2010 22,021 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 21,551 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 21,324 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 20,748 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 19,597 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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P46 RNW is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P46 RNW, 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 P46 RNW registered?

P46 RNW is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P46 RNW safe to buy?

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