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P902 FPM

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,345 mi
Last recorded44,345 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP902 FPM
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 44,345 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 42,799 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 39,903 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 37,567 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 37,567 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 32,840 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 32,840 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 32,297 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 30,525 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 30,108 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 30,108 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2012 27,006 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 27,006 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,913 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 24,772 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 23,232 miles

exhaust slightly noisy

slight drag on front brakes

Pass 1 Feb 2008 20,270 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 16,023 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 16,019 miles

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

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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P902 FPM 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 73.7%.

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 P902 FPM, 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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P902 FPM is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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