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P202 NOT

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

36,163 mi
Last recorded36,163 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 NOT
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 36,163 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 May 2025 36,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 36,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 35,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 35,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 35,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 35,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 34,884 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 34,882 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 33,152 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 28,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 26,586 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 25,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 25,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 24,004 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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P202 NOT is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P202 NOT, 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 P202 NOT registered?

P202 NOT is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P202 NOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P202 NOT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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