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P546 WBW

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

2,296 mi
Last recorded2,296 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP546 WBW
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 2,296 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 46,752 miles

fairing cracked

Fail 24 Apr 2012 46,752 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

fairing cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2011 44,147 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 40,103 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 39,261 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 39,261 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

rear suspesion slight play shock mounting

Pass 8 Jan 2008 35,804 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 29,623 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 29,623 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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 WBW is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P546 WBW, 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 P546 WBW registered?

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

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