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N650 JLP

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,864 mi
Last recorded53,864 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN650 JLP
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 53,864 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 53,149 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 53,149 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 51,540 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 51,517 miles

Handlebar retaining device missing pinch bolts on clipon (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Insecure wiring (2.1.4 (c))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 50,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 50,331 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 48,641 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 48,640 miles

Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2019 44,246 miles

Front Mud Guard Slight Damage

Offside Fairing Slight Damsge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 39,720 miles

Offside Fairing damage

Pass 14 Apr 2017 38,700 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Both sides (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 37,275 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 35,046 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 34,696 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 34,614 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 34,564 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 11 May 2011 34,532 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 34,399 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 34,307 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 34,268 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 33,433 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 33,433 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 33,433 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 33,433 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 32,624 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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N650 JLP is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N650 JLP, 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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N650 JLP is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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