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N141 ETS

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

32,237 mi
Last recorded32,237 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN141 ETS
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 32,237 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 32,213 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 32,188 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 31,748 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 31,345 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 31,077 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 30,856 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 30,527 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 30,329 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 29,751 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 29,286 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 28,906 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,974 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 27,974 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2008 27,208 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 26,796 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 25,145 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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N141 ETS is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 N141 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 N141 ETS registered?

N141 ETS is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N141 ETS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N141 ETS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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