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P622 CJT

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

42,305 mi
Last recorded42,305 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP622 CJT
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 42,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in mono shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 42,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in mono shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 40,432 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in mono shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 40,432 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess bearing in drive hub (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in mono shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 36,600 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front headlight masked

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 34,226 miles

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

Front headlight masked

Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 34,226 miles

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

Front headlight masked

Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 30,606 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 30,572 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 30,548 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 27,800 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 27,015 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 13 May 2015 27,015 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 23,862 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 23,862 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 23,622 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 22,750 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 3 May 2011 22,750 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 21,806 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 21,226 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 20,883 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 19,769 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 17,865 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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P622 CJT is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P622 CJT, 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 P622 CJT registered?

P622 CJT is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 9 July 1997.

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