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N935 PVK

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

16,453 mi
Last recorded16,453 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN935 PVK
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 16,453 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 16,302 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 16,271 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 16,232 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 16,029 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 15,842 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 15,220 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 15,110 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,090 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 15,090 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 14,866 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 14,056 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 11,570 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 11,570 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 11,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2006 11,088 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Thunderace?

Based on 2,478 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
717
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 31
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 30
reflector on motorcycle missing 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
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N935 PVK is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Thunderace models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 25,238 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 Thunderace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N935 PVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Thunderace typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha Thunderace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N935 PVK registered?

N935 PVK is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 2 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N935 PVK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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