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P483 VBB

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,835 mi
Last recorded48,835 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP483 VBB
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 48,835 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front brake caliper damp

rear guard slightly insecure

throttle operation slightly stiff

Pass 16 Apr 2016 47,867 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 46,150 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 46,148 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 44,625 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 41,537 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 40,340 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 38,960 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 36,311 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2009 36,311 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 33,894 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 33,885 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 31,286 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2006 31,286 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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P483 VBB is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P483 VBB, 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 P483 VBB registered?

P483 VBB is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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