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N212 ONJ

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,434 mi
Last recorded32,434 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN212 ONJ
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2020 32,434 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 32,421 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 31,478 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 31,379 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Stop lamp not working rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2018 29,284 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 29,284 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 26,678 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 26,601 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

pass switch does not work

Pass 27 Sep 2016 24,331 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 24,331 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,011 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 22,011 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,255 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,770 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 17,869 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 17,869 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,438 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 16,341 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Thunderace?

Based on 2,478 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
717
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 31
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 30
reflector on motorcycle missing 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
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N212 ONJ is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Thunderace models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 25,238 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 Thunderace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N212 ONJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Thunderace typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha Thunderace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N212 ONJ registered?

N212 ONJ is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 15 April 1996.

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