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P75 NEH

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

45,382 mi
Last recorded45,382 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP75 NEH
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 45,382 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 45,382 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 45,149 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 44,212 miles

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

front fork seals slightly perished

Pass 1 May 2013 43,926 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 43,426 miles

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 9 May 2012 43,713 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 43,713 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Fail 11 May 2011 42,852 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 42,852 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 41,200 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2009 39,801 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 39,801 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 38,508 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 36,566 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 33,161 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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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P75 NEH is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P75 NEH, 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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What year was P75 NEH registered?

P75 NEH is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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