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P145 GAW

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

36,446 mi
Last recorded36,446 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 GAW
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 36,446 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 35,831 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 35,151 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 34,681 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 33,264 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 31,163 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 30,600 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 30,413 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 28,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2017 28,005 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2016 25,732 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Mask on headlight

Fail 16 Jul 2016 25,729 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 50% (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 23,714 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 22,671 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2013 21,306 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 21,247 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 21,247 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 21,243 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Sep 2010 19,914 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 18,415 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 18,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Apr 2008 16,667 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 14,442 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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P145 GAW is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Thundercat models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 27,873 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 P145 GAW, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Thundercat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P145 GAW registered?

P145 GAW is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P145 GAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P145 GAW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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