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N406 MCW

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

23,841 mi
Last recorded23,841 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN406 MCW
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 23,841 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 21,449 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 18,897 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 18,890 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 17,981 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 16,204 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 14,232 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 11,883 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 10,456 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 10,195 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 91,919 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 91,919 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 26 Apr 2006 91,919 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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N406 MCW is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N406 MCW, 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 N406 MCW registered?

N406 MCW is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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