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P595 MPO

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

31,185 mi
Last recorded31,185 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP595 MPO
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 31,185 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 31,165 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 30,889 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 30,700 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 30,185 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 29,294 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 29,294 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2020 34,531 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at headers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside mirror missing

Offside mirror cracked

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 34,531 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Drive chain sprocket excessively loose chain adjuster plate loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate all position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear box to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at headers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside mirror missing

Offside mirror cracked

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

brake fluid close to min mark

Pass 23 Aug 2019 32,439 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged Both loose. ()

Offside Front Oil leak.

Pass 21 Mar 2018 32,414 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated End can damaged (7.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Headers (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired Taped up (1.5.3a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 32,388 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated End can (7.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Headers (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired Taped up (1.5.3a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 32,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated End can damaged (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 31,692 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 31,692 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 30,353 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 30,345 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 28,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 28,460 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 26,314 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

corrsion on drive chain

Fail 8 Mar 2012 26,298 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

corrsion on drive chain

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 24,631 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 24,631 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 20,828 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 18,220 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P595 MPO is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P595 MPO, 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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P595 MPO is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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