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N377 KAT

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

46,173 mi
Last recorded46,173 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN377 KAT
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 46,173 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 46,126 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 45,924 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 44,276 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 44,276 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 43,823 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 42,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 39,650 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 38,399 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 36,690 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 36,215 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 35,312 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 34,302 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 33,487 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,043 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 19,774 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 16,650 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 15,873 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 15,495 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 15,085 miles

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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N377 KAT is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N377 KAT, 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 N377 KAT registered?

N377 KAT is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 11 July 1996.

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