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N157 TCN

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

47,308 mi
Last recorded47,308 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 TCN
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2021 47,308 miles

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 ()

Pass 19 Aug 2019 46,166 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 45,060 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 45,060 miles

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))

Pass 31 Mar 2016 43,459 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 41,926 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 41,913 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 39,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 39,461 miles

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))

Fail 27 Jul 2013 39,437 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 38,509 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 34,454 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 32,925 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

the front tyre is very slightly perished

Pass 20 Jul 2009 30,727 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 25,506 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 25,444 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 25,444 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 25,413 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 25,272 miles

Offside Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

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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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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