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P665 OUY

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,518 mi
Last recorded46,518 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP665 OUY
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 46,518 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 44,888 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 44,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2011 43,488 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2010 38,943 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 35,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 35,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 32,092 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 32,082 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,103 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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P665 OUY is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P665 OUY, 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 P665 OUY registered?

P665 OUY is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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