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P832 FNU

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,120 mi
Last recorded30,120 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP832 FNU
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 30,120 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 26,335 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 26,304 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 24,400 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,888 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 23,888 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 20,856 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

clutch lever bent but not excessive

Fail 25 Oct 2007 20,856 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

clutch lever bent but not excessive

Pass 10 Aug 2006 19,883 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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P832 FNU is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P832 FNU, 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 P832 FNU registered?

P832 FNU is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 22 February 1997.

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