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P169 LBY

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

27,829 mi
Last recorded27,829 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 LBY
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2013 27,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 27,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 24,022 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 21,639 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

rear shock not damping properly

Fail 28 Jul 2011 21,639 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

rear shock not damping properly

Pass 11 May 2010 21,167 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 21,066 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2005 21,066 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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P169 LBY is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P169 LBY, 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 P169 LBY registered?

P169 LBY is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 3 August 1996.

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