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P273 ESO

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,702 mi
Last recorded24,702 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 ESO
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 24,702 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 24,659 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 24,560 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey silencer not secured properly to the front pipes (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 22,960 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 21,985 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 21,781 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 21,203 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 21,203 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 19,934 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 18,999 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 15,475 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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P273 ESO is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 P273 ESO, 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 P273 ESO registered?

P273 ESO is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P273 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P273 ESO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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