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P935 MLA

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Orange Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

28,881 mi
Last recorded28,881 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP935 MLA
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 28,881 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 28,881 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 May 2016 28,591 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 28,110 miles

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

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 28,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 26,496 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 26,192 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 24,857 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 24,850 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Chain adjusters loose

Chain worn

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

Rear tyre valve cap missing

Pass 6 Aug 2010 24,822 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 23,202 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 22,385 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 22,385 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 21,829 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 21,829 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 19,993 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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P935 MLA is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Orange with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P935 MLA, 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 P935 MLA registered?

P935 MLA is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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