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P526 YFC

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

12,862 mi
Last recorded12,862 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP526 YFC
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 12,862 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 10,562 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 8,786 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 31,672 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 31,672 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 29,812 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 29,812 miles

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 29,612 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 May 2013 29,379 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 29,017 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 28,288 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 26,791 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

number plate changed for test

Pass 8 Apr 2009 24,595 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 21,441 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 16,520 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 16,520 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 12,489 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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P526 YFC is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P526 YFC, 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 P526 YFC registered?

P526 YFC is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 6 November 1996.

Is P526 YFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P526 YFC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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