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P67 JPY

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,763 mi
Last recorded31,763 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP67 JPY
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 31,763 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 31,763 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,725 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

offside brake hose tight when lifted off floor

Pass 28 Feb 2009 27,272 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 25,713 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 25,713 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 20,370 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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P67 JPY is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P67 JPY, 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 P67 JPY registered?

P67 JPY is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P67 JPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P67 JPY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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