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P84 PRH

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

30,739 mi
Last recorded30,739 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP84 PRH
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 30,739 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 30,674 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 30,522 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 30,237 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 29,532 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 28,555 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 27,229 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 27,000 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 26,963 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 26,871 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 26,615 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 25,214 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 25,214 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 22,908 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 22,908 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 22,642 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 21,317 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 21,317 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 20,911 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 19,682 miles

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

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 PRH is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P84 PRH, 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.

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What year was P84 PRH registered?

P84 PRH is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is P84 PRH safe to buy?

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