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P546 JDT

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,749 mi
Last recorded49,749 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP546 JDT
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 49,749 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 47,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Sep 2016 40,854 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 40,851 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 33,919 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 29,528 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 26,415 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2012 24,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 5 May 2012 24,107 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

O/S chain adjuster not butted against swingarm

Pass 12 Apr 2011 22,565 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 22,077 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 21,755 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 21,445 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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P546 JDT is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P546 JDT, 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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P546 JDT is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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