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P268 GRD

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,906 mi
Last recorded33,906 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 GRD
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 33,906 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 33,906 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 33,893 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 33,521 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 33,275 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 33,275 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 31,280 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 29,669 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 29,669 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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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P268 GRD is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P268 GRD, 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 P268 GRD registered?

P268 GRD is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P268 GRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P268 GRD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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