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N558 FAK

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,470 mi
Last recorded44,470 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN558 FAK
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 May 2018 44,470 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 May 2017 44,361 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 44,038 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 43,937 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 42,979 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 42,233 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 40,383 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 35,410 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 30,540 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,071 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 26,282 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 25,361 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 23,912 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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N558 FAK 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 100%.

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 N558 FAK, 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 N558 FAK registered?

N558 FAK is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is N558 FAK safe to buy?

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