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P572 DDV

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,752 mi
Last recorded45,752 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP572 DDV
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 45,752 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 45,752 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 45,214 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 45,041 miles

mask fitted to headlamp for beam kick-up

Pass 22 Jul 2021 44,406 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 43,401 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 42,481 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 41,414 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 41,414 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 31,780 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 31,780 miles

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

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 30,632 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 23,805 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 22,635 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear reflector dirty but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(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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P572 DDV is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P572 DDV, 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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P572 DDV is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 22 February 1997.

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