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N636 VPE

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

22,600 mi
Last recorded22,600 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN636 VPE
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 22,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear chain adjuster has signs of fracturing

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 21,795 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Wheel Hugger rubbing on mudguard

Pass 26 Feb 2023 20,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 19,249 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 18,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 18,949 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 18,818 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 18,771 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 18,650 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 18,650 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low re set (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing new fitted (1.4.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 18,351 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 18,351 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 18,244 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 18,220 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2006 17,914 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 17,914 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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N636 VPE is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N636 VPE, 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 N636 VPE registered?

N636 VPE is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 10 June 1996.

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