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P765 VHU

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,906 mi
Last recorded29,906 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP765 VHU
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 29,906 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 28,544 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 27,001 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 26,990 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 26,275 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 25,412 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 22,013 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 19,748 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 19,733 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 16,571 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 12,157 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 12,155 miles

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

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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P765 VHU is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P765 VHU, 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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P765 VHU is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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