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P601 BFR

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,869 mi
Last recorded21,869 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP601 BFR
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 21,869 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

tight spot in drive chain

Fail 19 Jun 2014 21,869 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 20,220 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 17,363 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 12,321 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 12,288 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 12,203 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 11,879 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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P601 BFR is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P601 BFR, 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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What year was P601 BFR registered?

P601 BFR is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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