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N628 BJM

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,465 mi
Last recorded27,465 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN628 BJM
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 27,465 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 26,443 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 24,019 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 22,904 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 22,904 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front suspension assembly component loose loose (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly component missing clamp bolt missing (2.3.1)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 21,370 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 21,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 21,300 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 21,300 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 21,145 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 20,823 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 20,676 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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N628 BJM is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N628 BJM, 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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N628 BJM is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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