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N184 HCA

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,029 mi
Last recorded21,029 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN184 HCA
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 21,029 miles

Rear tyre valve damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2017 20,871 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 20,499 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 20,484 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 May 2012 18,140 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 17,601 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

slight play in front forks

Pass 2 Mar 2007 10,334 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

o/s mirror missing

Pass 17 Mar 2006 14,297 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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N184 HCA is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N184 HCA, 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 N184 HCA registered?

N184 HCA is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 21 May 1996.

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