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P611 EOL

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

35,855 mi
Last recorded35,855 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP611 EOL
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 35,855 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 35,833 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 30 May 2012 35,821 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 May 2011 30,029 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 27,949 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 27,011 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 27,007 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 1 May 2008 27,003 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 May 2008 27,003 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 26,309 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 23,995 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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P611 EOL is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P611 EOL, 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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P611 EOL is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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