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P141 PAG

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

34,194 mi
Last recorded34,194 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 PAG
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 34,194 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 33,952 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 33,938 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 33,615 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 33,380 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 32,909 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 32,830 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 31,941 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 31,941 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 31,917 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 31,136 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 30,799 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 29,931 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 28,919 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 27,479 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 22,944 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 20,386 miles

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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P141 PAG is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P141 PAG, 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 P141 PAG registered?

P141 PAG is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P141 PAG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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