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P169 UAP

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,676 mi
Last recorded53,676 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 UAP
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 53,676 miles

Exhaust centre clamp loose

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2025 53,415 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 53,074 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 53,068 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2023 52,782 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 52,237 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 51,897 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside gear lever anti slip rubber worn but not excessive

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2021 51,897 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside gear lever anti slip rubber worn but not excessive

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2020 51,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 50,647 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 50,647 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 48,983 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 46,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 13 May 2017 46,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 May 2016 43,650 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 41,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre tread getting low

front tyre valve perished

Pass 17 May 2014 39,694 miles

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

slight play in rear sprocket bearing

Fail 10 May 2014 39,657 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

slight play in rear sprocket bearing

Pass 18 May 2013 36,437 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 18 May 2013 36,437 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 19 May 2012 34,164 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 31,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 29,696 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 May 2009 27,605 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 25,113 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 22,718 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 20,926 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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P169 UAP is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P169 UAP, 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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P169 UAP is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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