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P624 JRV

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

32,846 mi
Last recorded32,846 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP624 JRV
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 32,846 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 30,685 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 27,406 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 27,311 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 27,180 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 27,107 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 26,780 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 26,726 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 26,641 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 26,501 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 26,340 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 26,203 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 26,048 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 26,048 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2012 25,679 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 24,738 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 23,796 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 23,796 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2009 23,618 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,901 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,207 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 22,207 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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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P624 JRV is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P624 JRV, 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 P624 JRV registered?

P624 JRV is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P624 JRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P624 JRV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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