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P42 ORT

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,670 mi
Last recorded70,670 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 ORT
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 70,670 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 65,826 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 64,051 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 64,051 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 61,802 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 61,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 60,787 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 60,787 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 59,801 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 59,759 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar retaining device missing (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Handlebar retaining device missing (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 58,882 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 58,036 miles

Centre Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 55,714 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

clutch pivot worn

footrest pins worn

Pass 13 Jul 2013 52,941 miles

Centre Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 52,897 miles

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

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 49,107 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 43,622 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 40,514 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2009 37,431 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 33,454 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2008 33,454 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2007 28,225 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 20,370 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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P42 ORT is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P42 ORT, 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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P42 ORT is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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