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P667 XGK

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,523 mi
Last recorded67,523 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP667 XGK
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 67,523 miles

Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2018 67,522 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake component inadequately mounted flexy hose (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake component inadequately mounted flexy hose (1.1.21 (c))

Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2017 67,347 miles

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

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

Slight bind,front brake

Slight blow front of exhaust

Pass 30 Nov 2013 61,125 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 61,123 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 61,077 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 55,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

front and rear brake discs badly worn

Fail 11 Oct 2012 55,006 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

front and rear brake discs badly worn

Pass 18 Aug 2011 48,140 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

rear suspension bearing badly worn

Pass 6 Aug 2010 40,593 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs well worn

Fail 2 Aug 2010 40,589 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs well worn

Pass 23 Jul 2009 33,199 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

rear brake disc scored and worn below service limit

Pass 29 Jul 2008 31,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 23,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 22,606 miles

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

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

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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P667 XGK is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P667 XGK, 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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P667 XGK is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 16 September 1996.

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