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P84 OLR

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

56,001 mi
Last recorded56,001 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP84 OLR
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 56,001 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 55,802 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 55,214 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 55,214 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 54,898 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 54,893 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 54,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 54,491 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 53,548 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 53,548 miles

Chain guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 51,744 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 48,535 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 47,183 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 43,855 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 43,855 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 May 2008 39,449 miles

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Jun 2007 37,394 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 37,392 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 34,335 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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P84 OLR is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P84 OLR, 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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P84 OLR is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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