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P575 WUY

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,825 mi
Last recorded24,825 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP575 WUY
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2022 24,825 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 24,799 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 23,812 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 23,575 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 23,361 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 22,601 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 21,760 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 19,816 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

brake fluid very dark in colour

Pass 9 Apr 2009 15,061 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 14,930 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 14,422 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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P575 WUY is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P575 WUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P575 WUY?

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What year was P575 WUY registered?

P575 WUY is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P575 WUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P575 WUY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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