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N957 KRO

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

51,207 mi
Last recorded51,207 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN957 KRO
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 51,207 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2021 52,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 40,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 39,822 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 39,411 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 39,056 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 39,018 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 36,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 33,636 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 28,981 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 28,936 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 28,772 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 28,557 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(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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N957 KRO is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N957 KRO, 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 N957 KRO registered?

N957 KRO is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 2 July 1996.

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