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P683 FCY

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,227 mi
Last recorded27,227 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 FCY
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 27,227 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 27,222 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2022 27,118 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 27,037 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 25,908 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 25,908 miles

Offside Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 25,908 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 25,253 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 25,091 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 24,748 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 24,748 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 24,496 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 23,923 miles

Fairings fitted limiting checks

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

Rear swing arm slight play

Pass 1 Aug 2012 23,714 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

fairings fitted limiting checks

Pass 29 Jul 2011 23,207 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

exhaust corroded

f/shocks corroded

front shocks covered

rear disc scored

Pass 4 Mar 2010 22,254 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 22,254 miles

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

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 20,787 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 20,787 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 19,996 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 19,623 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 19,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P683 FCY is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P683 FCY, 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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P683 FCY is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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