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P30 LRH

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,341 mi
Last recorded39,341 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP30 LRH
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2024 39,341 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 36,551 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 32,819 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 26,779 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 25,494 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 21,294 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 20,151 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 17,375 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 14,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 11,205 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 10,074 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 7,833 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 4,867 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2007 4,690 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 4,690 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 3,622 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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P30 LRH is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P30 LRH, 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 P30 LRH registered?

P30 LRH is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P30 LRH safe to buy?

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