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N161 WSB

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Yellow Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,110 mi
Last recorded57,110 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 WSB
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2010 57,110 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 55,352 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 53,366 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 48,924 miles

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

Inner Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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N161 WSB is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Yellow with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N161 WSB, 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 N161 WSB registered?

N161 WSB is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 13 May 1996.

Is N161 WSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N161 WSB shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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