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P770 NJN

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,628 mi
Last recorded34,628 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP770 NJN
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 34,628 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 34,538 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 34,137 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 32,564 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 32,564 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 30,581 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 28,766 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 25,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 21,220 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 21,220 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 19,459 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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P770 NJN is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P770 NJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P770 NJN registered?

P770 NJN is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P770 NJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P770 NJN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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