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P656 GLS

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,289 mi
Last recorded46,289 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 GLS
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 46,289 miles

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

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 41,661 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 41,661 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 May 2016 38,310 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 May 2016 38,258 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 34,089 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 33,124 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 31,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front and rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 29 Mar 2013 31,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front and rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2009 31,072 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 29,307 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 28,468 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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P656 GLS is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P656 GLS, 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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P656 GLS is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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