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N569 XJW

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,690 mi
Last recorded46,690 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN569 XJW
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 46,690 miles

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 46,684 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all indicators flash when OSF indicator is selected (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 44,987 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 43,384 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 41,069 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 41,068 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2017 39,987 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 39,901 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 39,842 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 39,830 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 May 2014 39,289 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 37,937 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 36,157 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 34,521 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 34,521 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 34,343 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 34,105 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 31,896 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 31,896 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 30,231 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 30,223 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 6 May 2006 29,750 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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N569 XJW is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N569 XJW, 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 N569 XJW registered?

N569 XJW is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 13 April 1996.

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