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N272 VWN

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,914 mi
Last recorded40,914 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN272 VWN
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 40,914 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 40,914 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 40,887 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 40,880 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2022 40,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 40,739 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 39,464 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 35,429 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 29,896 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 24,019 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 18,337 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 12,930 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 12,428 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 VWN is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N272 VWN, 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 VWN registered?

N272 VWN is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 8 May 1996.

Is N272 VWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N272 VWN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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