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N135 JKX

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

38,407 mi
Last recorded38,407 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN135 JKX
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2015 38,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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 14 Mar 2014 38,070 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 32,761 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 29,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 29,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Jan 2009 28,732 miles

Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,067 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

slight drag at front bbrakes

Pass 28 Sep 2006 22,433 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

front tyre low

slight drag at front and rear brakes

Fail 2 Sep 2006 22,432 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

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

front tyre low

slight drag at rear brake

Pass 24 Aug 2005 22,070 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 22,070 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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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N135 JKX is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N135 JKX, 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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N135 JKX is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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