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P758 JJN

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,133 mi
Last recorded56,133 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP758 JJN
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 56,133 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 55,243 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 53,956 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 53,944 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 53,010 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 51,100 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 50,631 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 50,009 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 49,527 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 49,527 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 48,951 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 47,626 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 47,626 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 43,495 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 41,358 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 36,912 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,056 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 33,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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P758 JJN is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Thundercat models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 30,736 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 P758 JJN, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Thundercat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P758 JJN registered?

P758 JJN is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P758 JJN safe to buy?

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