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N971 CBU

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,979 mi
Last recorded25,979 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN971 CBU
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 25,979 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 22,447 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 22,004 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 22,004 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 21,995 miles

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

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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N971 CBU is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N971 CBU, 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 N971 CBU registered?

N971 CBU is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N971 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N971 CBU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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