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N873 HPO

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,538 mi
Last recorded52,538 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN873 HPO
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 52,538 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2018 52,171 miles

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

rear discs scored

Fail 26 Mar 2018 52,081 miles

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

rear discs scored

Pass 17 Mar 2017 48,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Mar 2016 47,295 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 46,668 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 45,821 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 45,821 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 40,298 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mudguard cracked

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 35,185 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 35,181 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 31,693 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 31,684 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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N873 HPO is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 N873 HPO, 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 N873 HPO registered?

N873 HPO is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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