MOT Status
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26,413 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
rear pads getting low
rear shock soft in operation
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
slight exhaust blow from downpipe area
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Thundercat?
Based on 3,827 MOT tests across 308 vehicles.
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P480 APJ is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 P480 APJ, 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 P480 APJ registered?
P480 APJ is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 7 August 1996.
Is P480 APJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for P480 APJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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