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P393 PBA

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,537 mi
Last recorded27,537 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP393 PBA
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 27,537 miles

Central Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Central Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 24,155 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 23,529 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 22,890 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 22,880 miles

Drive chain excessively tight Tight spot (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 21,901 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 20,727 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 17,964 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 17,964 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 16,406 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 15,391 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 15,385 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 13,320 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 12,793 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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P393 PBA is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P393 PBA, 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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P393 PBA is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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