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N75 FWB

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,393 mi
Last recorded40,393 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN75 FWB
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 40,393 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 40,258 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

bolt missing from top fairing/clock bracket

Fail 18 Jul 2015 40,258 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

bolt missing from top fairing/clock bracket

Pass 2 Jun 2007 39,969 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 39,945 miles

Offside Front Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 38,170 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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N75 FWB is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N75 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 N75 FWB registered?

N75 FWB is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N75 FWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N75 FWB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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