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P177 GBW

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

32,147 mi
Last recorded32,147 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP177 GBW
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 32,147 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 30,180 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 29,779 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 29,779 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 29,485 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 28,906 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 28,900 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 27,569 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 27,569 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 27,569 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 27,569 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,312 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 26,991 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 26,656 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 15 Apr 2014 26,656 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Apr 2013 26,123 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 24,658 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 24,329 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 24,323 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,995 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 21,891 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 20,955 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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P177 GBW is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P177 GBW, 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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P177 GBW is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 12 April 1997.

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