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P743 MAV

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,000 mi
Last recorded89,000 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP743 MAV
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 89,000 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 86,755 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 85,089 miles
Pass 28 May 2023 83,996 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 82,313 miles

Wheel corroded but not to excess Rear Wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 80,606 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 77,818 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 73,836 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 73,836 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 69,292 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 64,693 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 61,139 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 57,691 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 54,613 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 52,528 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 52,528 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 50,063 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,614 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,323 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 39,748 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 37,056 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 37,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 32,863 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 24,773 miles

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

slight lift at swingarm

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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P743 MAV is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P743 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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What year was P743 MAV registered?

P743 MAV is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 8 February 1997.

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