1996 Yamaha Thunder ACE 1.0L Petrol · N578 HPU
1996 Yamaha Thunder ACE (1.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 54,228 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- YAMAHA THUNDER ACE
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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N578 HPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 54,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N578 HPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Yamaha Thunder Ace (N578 HPU) between September 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Brake lever pivot has excessive free play control one (1.1.1 (b))”; “All position lamps not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
N578 HPU Mileage History
- 07/09/202252,002 mi
- 08/09/202252,009 mi+7 mi
- 24/03/202552,303 mi+294 mi
- 05/08/202654,228 mi+1,925 mi
- 05/08/202654,228 mi
Average of roughly 569 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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