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P766 JJN

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,239 mi
Last recorded32,239 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP766 JJN
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2014 32,239 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 32,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 24,976 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 23,109 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 22,750 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 22,175 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 22,146 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 21,236 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 20,385 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 20,385 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 18,757 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 17,144 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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P766 JJN is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P766 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 P766 JJN registered?

P766 JJN is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 13 August 1996.

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