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P539 APJ

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,148 mi
Last recorded69,148 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP539 APJ
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 69,148 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 69,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking Brake hose moving at ferrule and leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2022 68,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened swingarm and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 66,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 65,304 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 62,525 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 55,531 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 55,525 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 55,462 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 55,252 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 55,252 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 54,942 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,942 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 51,008 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 47,025 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 44,338 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 43,351 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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P539 APJ is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 P539 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 P539 APJ registered?

P539 APJ is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 6 September 1996.

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