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P820 UTM

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

67,542 mi
Last recorded67,542 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 UTM
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2023 67,542 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 66,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 64,310 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 62,947 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 62,038 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 59,390 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 58,292 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 58,292 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 56,045 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 56,045 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 52,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 44,760 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 44,760 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 40,914 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 38,590 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 38,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,461 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 24,920 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2008

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 18,329 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 18,329 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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P820 UTM is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P820 UTM, 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 P820 UTM registered?

P820 UTM is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P820 UTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P820 UTM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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