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P590 WSH

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

50,054 mi
Last recorded50,054 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP590 WSH
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 50,054 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 49,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 49,182 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 48,660 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 47,489 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 46,779 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 45,714 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 44,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 43,514 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 43,514 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 42,583 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 40,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 38,773 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 3,665 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 34,658 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 34,161 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 33,484 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 31,715 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 May 2007 28,785 miles
Pass 29 May 2006 26,179 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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P590 WSH is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P590 WSH, 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 P590 WSH registered?

P590 WSH is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P590 WSH safe to buy?

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