MOT Status
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53,676 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust centre clamp loose
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
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))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
slight play in rear sprocket bearing
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
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
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)
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)
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))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Thundercat?
Based on 3,827 MOT tests across 308 vehicles.
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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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