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N175 BHN

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,741 mi
Last recorded26,741 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN175 BHN
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 26,741 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 42,421 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 41,632 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

cables catching slightly - steering

slight stiffness in rear suspension

top yoke has been drilled

Fail 14 Apr 2015 41,632 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

cables catching slightly - steering

slight stiffness in rear suspension

top yoke has been drilled

Fail 28 Feb 2014 37,807 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

advise front mudgaurd slight damage

Pass 28 Feb 2014 37,807 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

advise front mudgaurd slight damage

Fail 23 Nov 2012 37,781 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 37,781 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 32,334 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 32,334 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 28,362 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 28,362 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 28,010 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 27,189 miles

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 25,934 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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N175 BHN is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N175 BHN, 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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N175 BHN is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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