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N682 LKX

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

77,040 mi
Last recorded77,040 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN682 LKX
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 77,040 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 77,014 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 74,485 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 74,464 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2016 69,802 miles

oil feed pipe corroded and leaking

Fail 3 Jun 2016 69,560 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

oil feed pipe corroded and leaking

Pass 28 May 2015 65,012 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 59,619 miles

Centre Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 57,412 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 57,278 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 55,184 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 55,184 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 51,750 miles

Centre Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 46,392 miles

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Centre Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 23 May 2009 40,526 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 40,526 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 35,499 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 35,499 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 28,958 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 28,958 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 21,544 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 21,377 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 14,575 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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N682 LKX is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 N682 LKX, 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 N682 LKX registered?

N682 LKX is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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