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N801 NHW

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,317 mi
Last recorded46,317 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN801 NHW
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 46,317 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 46,309 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 46,301 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 46,164 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 46,045 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 46,037 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 45,961 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 45,954 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 7 May 2014 45,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 45,860 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 45,678 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 45,288 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 44,864 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 43,477 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 41,653 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 39,595 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 39,577 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

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

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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N801 NHW is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N801 NHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N801 NHW registered?

N801 NHW is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is N801 NHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N801 NHW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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