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P877 CDV

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

51,635 mi
Last recorded51,635 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP877 CDV
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 51,635 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 51,557 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 51,228 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 51,116 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 50,185 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 48,351 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 46,565 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 44,786 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 43,511 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 42,706 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 41,101 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 39,281 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 35,674 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,902 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 28,902 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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P877 CDV is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 P877 CDV, 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 P877 CDV registered?

P877 CDV is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 4 March 1997.

Is P877 CDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P877 CDV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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