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P946 JEV

1996 Yamaha Thunderace

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,654 mi
Last recorded48,654 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thunderace25,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP946 JEV
MakeYamaha
ModelThunderace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2025 48,654 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 45,213 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 43,318 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 39,981 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 36,921 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 35,700 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 33,626 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 29,301 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 27,033 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 26,090 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 25,705 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 25,026 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 24,188 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 22,015 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 20,448 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 20,114 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 18,514 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 17,861 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 17,161 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 15,260 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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P946 JEV is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P946 JEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P946 JEV registered?

P946 JEV is a 1996 Yamaha Thunderace, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P946 JEV safe to buy?

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