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P174 APA

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

33,087 mi
Last recorded33,087 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 APA
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 33,087 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2026 33,085 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 31,973 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 31,053 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 31,044 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 28,729 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 27,943 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 27,943 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 27,574 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 26,637 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 23,907 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 23,815 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 23,792 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 0.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2014 23,712 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 23,554 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 23,421 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 23,307 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

minor crack in number plate

note rear brake is noisey during application.

Pass 19 Jul 2007 23,126 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 22,780 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 22,780 miles

Offside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 22,164 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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P174 APA is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P174 APA, 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 P174 APA registered?

P174 APA is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 9 October 1996.

Is P174 APA safe to buy?

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