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P46 JKW

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,962 mi
Last recorded19,962 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP46 JKW
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 19,962 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 17,947 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 17,947 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 17,303 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 16,898 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 16,101 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 13,721 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 12,804 miles

slight play in rear lower shocker bush

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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P46 JKW is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P46 JKW, 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 P46 JKW registered?

P46 JKW is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 4 September 1996.

Is P46 JKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P46 JKW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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