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N508 DHE

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,570 mi
Last recorded18,570 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN508 DHE
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 18,570 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 17,810 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 17,810 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 15,754 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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N508 DHE is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N508 DHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N508 DHE registered?

N508 DHE is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N508 DHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N508 DHE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N508 DHE have outstanding finance?

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