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N840 AJM

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,401 mi
Last recorded26,401 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN840 AJM
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 26,401 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 24,736 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 24,269 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 22,842 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 22,542 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 21,825 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 20,882 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 19,308 miles

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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N840 AJM is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N840 AJM, 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 N840 AJM registered?

N840 AJM is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 11 May 1996.

Is N840 AJM safe to buy?

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