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N991 MGF

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,328 mi
Last recorded57,328 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN991 MGF
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 57,328 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 57,318 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 56,771 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 56,681 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 52,424 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

indicators flashing fast

Pass 20 Jun 2013 48,743 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,722 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2011 41,235 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,758 miles

front mudguard damaged

left hand indicator flashing fast

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 34,756 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 33,672 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 33,672 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 31,572 miles

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

Rear 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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N991 MGF is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 N991 MGF, 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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N991 MGF is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 4 May 1996.

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