1996 Yamaha Thundercat 0.6L Petrol · N452 APY
1996 Yamaha Thundercat (0.6L, petrol). First registered 13/04/1996. Recorded mileage 29,309 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- YAMAHA THUNDERCAT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,309 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 599cc
N452 APY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2024
- 29,309 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N452 APY Mileage History
- 11/02/202227,812 mi
- 13/05/202328,807 mi+995 mi
- 10/08/202429,308 mi+501 mi
- 12/08/202429,309 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 599 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
N452 APY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Yamaha Thundercat (N452 APY) between February 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii))”; “Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))”.
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