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N134 ETS

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,180 mi
Last recorded48,180 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN134 ETS
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,180 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,771 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 42,603 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 41,103 miles

fairing damaged and taped together

Fail 14 Mar 2012 41,103 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

fairing damaged and taped together

Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,078 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 29,210 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 20,892 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 20,892 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,126 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 14,499 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Thundercat?

Based on 3,827 MOT tests across 308 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
990
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
308
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 79
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 71
reflector on motorcycle missing 44
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 44
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
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N134 ETS is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Thundercat models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 30,736 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Thundercat fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N134 ETS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Thundercat typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha Thundercat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N134 ETS registered?

N134 ETS is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is N134 ETS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N134 ETS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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