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P65 TWX

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,217 mi
Last recorded29,217 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP65 TWX
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 29,217 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 29,055 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 29,055 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 29,005 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 28,972 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 28,520 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 28,520 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 27,860 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 27,860 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 25,431 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 25,431 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 20,997 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 18,739 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 16,891 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,595 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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P65 TWX is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P65 TWX, 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 P65 TWX registered?

P65 TWX is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 16 September 1996.

Is P65 TWX safe to buy?

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