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P37 BTV

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

26,144 mi
Last recorded26,144 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 BTV
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 26,144 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 26,144 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp in tail light (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 22,341 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 22,324 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 19,946 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 19,828 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 19,692 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 19,107 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 18,600 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 18,590 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 17,595 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 13,217 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 8,151 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 7,165 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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P37 BTV is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P37 BTV, 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 P37 BTV registered?

P37 BTV is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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