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P310 JKL

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Grey Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

34,212 mi
Last recorded34,212 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP310 JKL
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 34,212 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 32,708 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 32,708 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 29,735 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 29,735 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2021 27,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 26,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 22,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 20,792 miles

Rear exhaust slightly noisey

Pass 10 Jun 2017 19,235 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 18,499 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 18,142 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 18,142 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2014 17,533 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 17,166 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 16,479 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 13,851 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 13,720 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 13,655 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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P310 JKL is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Grey with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P310 JKL, 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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P310 JKL is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 22 October 1996.

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