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P566 AUT

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,700 mi
Last recorded54,700 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP566 AUT
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 54,700 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

MAIN BEAM WARNING LIGHT STUCK ON

Nearside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 May 2016 46,361 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 44,280 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 43,104 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2013 40,873 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 May 2013 40,873 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 38,579 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 34,943 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 30,989 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,925 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,460 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 24,181 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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P566 AUT is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P566 AUT, 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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P566 AUT is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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