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N59 FWB

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,942 mi
Last recorded35,942 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN59 FWB
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 35,942 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 35,781 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 May 2024 33,605 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 31,708 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 29,564 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 29,559 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 28,691 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 28,427 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 28,427 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 27,765 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 26,819 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 26,722 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 25,895 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 24,854 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 24,828 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 24,661 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 24,656 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 24,545 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 24,207 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 23,776 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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N59 FWB is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Thundercat models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 30,736 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N59 FWB, 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 N59 FWB registered?

N59 FWB is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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