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P722 MAV

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,482 mi
Last recorded53,482 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP722 MAV
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 53,482 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 53,482 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 52,844 miles

Front front brakes still slight bind

Rear rear discs slightly rusty

exhaust noisy

Fail 21 Nov 2020 52,843 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2016 52,386 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 51,757 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 50,600 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 50,141 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 50,141 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 49,349 miles

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

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

front tyre approaching legal limit

Pass 8 May 2010 48,499 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 47,366 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 46,296 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 44,368 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 41,097 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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P722 MAV is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P722 MAV, 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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P722 MAV is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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