MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,133 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Registration plate may not comply with current regulations.
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Road spring corroded Rear spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork leg (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork leg (5.3.2 (b))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Road spring corroded Rear spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear brake light inoperative (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Road spring corroded Rear shocker spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail Split link circlip missing (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Road spring corroded Rear shocker spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy End can (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy End can (7.1.2)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on Bulb blown (1.1.3a)
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Thundercat?
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P491 XVK is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 P491 XVK, 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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P491 XVK is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 3 February 1997.
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