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N272 PDG

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,349 mi
Last recorded42,349 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN272 PDG
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 42,349 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 34,794 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 34,794 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 33,791 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 33,791 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 33,365 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 32,243 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 31,218 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 31,195 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 May 2008 30,311 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2008 30,311 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 22 May 2007 29,642 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 29,148 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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N272 PDG is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N272 PDG, 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 N272 PDG registered?

N272 PDG is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 2 April 1996.

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