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P373 RYF

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

15,757 mi
Last recorded15,757 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP373 RYF
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 15,757 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 15,757 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2009 34,744 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 32,377 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 32,377 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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P373 RYF is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P373 RYF, 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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What year was P373 RYF registered?

P373 RYF is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 9 October 1996.

Is P373 RYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P373 RYF shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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