MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,308 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort Warped. (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Within minimum spacing requirement of 180mm. (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Throttle operating incorrectly Sticking. (6.2.7 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Mudguard insecure ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level FRONT (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Stop lamp not working FRONT BRAKE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS
Clutch lever; when pulled in turns the headlamp high beam on
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
the front tyre is very slightly perished
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Thundercat?
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N157 TCN is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 N157 TCN, 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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N157 TCN is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 3 June 1996.
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