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P683 YUA

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

29,862 mi
Last recorded29,862 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 YUA
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 29,862 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 29,580 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 29,239 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 28,326 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 28,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 27,802 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 27,191 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 26,402 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 26,387 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 26,226 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 26,226 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 26,171 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 26,171 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 25,959 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 24,743 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 23,844 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 20,783 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 18,085 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 18,069 miles

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

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 YUA is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YUA, 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 P683 YUA registered?

P683 YUA is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P683 YUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P683 YUA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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