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P252 NRT

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,180 mi
Last recorded54,180 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 NRT
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2011 54,180 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 54,180 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 52,166 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 48,648 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 47,037 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 43,476 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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P252 NRT is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P252 NRT, 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 P252 NRT registered?

P252 NRT is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P252 NRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P252 NRT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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