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P402 LCA

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,468 mi
Last recorded36,468 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP402 LCA
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 36,468 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust leak

Pass 23 Aug 2024 35,402 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements foot lever (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 35,397 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements foot lever (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 32,816 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 31,423 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 31,414 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 31,396 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 31,370 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 28,928 miles

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

slight drag to front brake

Pass 5 Nov 2011 28,025 miles

slight drag to front brake when spun by hand

Pass 6 Nov 2010 25,791 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 24,025 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 24,015 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 23,907 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 17,390 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 17,338 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

chain worn loose

Pass 9 May 2007 13,343 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 11,893 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 22 Jul 2006 11,893 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2005 10,241 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 10,241 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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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P402 LCA is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P402 LCA, 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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P402 LCA is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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