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P354 MLR

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,629 mi
Last recorded44,629 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP354 MLR
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 44,629 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess Slight flat spot in rear rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 44,629 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess Slight flat spot in rear rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 44,628 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 43,533 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 42,085 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

nearside mirror loose on mounting

Pass 5 Sep 2014 39,788 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 39,788 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 34,141 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 34,161 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 33,994 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 33,963 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 33,461 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 33,319 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 33,305 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

all brake disc rusty

Pass 19 May 2006 32,947 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 19 May 2006 32,947 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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P354 MLR is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 P354 MLR, 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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P354 MLR is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 19 November 1996.

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