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P418 PWR

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

33,215 mi
Last recorded33,215 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 PWR
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 33,215 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 32,503 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 31,602 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 31,140 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 30,827 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 29,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 29,641 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 28,162 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 25,426 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 25,361 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 25,292 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 25,289 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 24,882 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 24,004 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 23,336 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 23,261 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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P418 PWR is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P418 PWR, 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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What year was P418 PWR registered?

P418 PWR is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P418 PWR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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