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P834 JSW

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,872 mi
Last recorded36,872 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP834 JSW
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 36,872 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 36,870 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 31,197 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 29,182 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 27,385 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 26,392 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 26,392 miles

Headlamp aim too high bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 25,695 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 23,685 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 21,372 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 21,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 20,972 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 20,536 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 19,897 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 19,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 19,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 18,796 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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P834 JSW is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 P834 JSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P834 JSW registered?

P834 JSW is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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