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P635 OUY

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

4,691 mi
Last recorded4,691 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP635 OUY
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 4,691 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 4,684 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 4,325 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 3,985 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 3,975 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 904 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 27,418 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,394 miles

body panels not fitted , eveidense of theft damage no lock fitted

engine misting in oil

front indicators been fitted temp

rear damper misting in oil

rear num plate cracked

slight blow on exhaust branch manifold

slight wear in front hub bearing

Fail 9 Apr 2009 27,394 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

body panels not fitted , eveidense of theft damage no lock fitted

engine misting in oil

front indicators been fitted temp

rear damper misting in oil

rear num plate cracked

slight blow on exhaust branch manifold

slight wear in front hub bearing

Pass 13 Oct 2007 24,094 miles

1,FRONT DISCS APPROACHING LIMIT. †2, EXHAUST DAMAGED.

Pass 30 Sep 2006 21,405 miles

1, REAR PADS LOW.

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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P635 OUY is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P635 OUY, 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 P635 OUY registered?

P635 OUY is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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