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N415 SKG

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,116 mi
Last recorded60,116 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN415 SKG
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 60,116 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 58,931 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 58,241 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 57,219 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 54,939 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 51,926 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 51,921 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 48,668 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 45,476 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 45,476 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2012 41,533 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 41,532 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 34,600 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 30,414 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 30,414 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 30,312 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 30,157 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 29,675 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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N415 SKG is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N415 SKG, 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 N415 SKG registered?

N415 SKG is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 3 May 1996.

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