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P903 NBY

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,797 mi
Last recorded34,797 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP903 NBY
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 34,797 miles

Exhaust noisy noisy exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 34,713 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 34,713 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 34,587 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 34,587 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 33,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 33,645 miles

slightly long pedal travel from rar brake

Pass 9 May 2019 33,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2017 32,955 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 32,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 30,401 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 30,320 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 29,935 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 28,494 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 28,494 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 27,556 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 25,224 miles

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

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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P903 NBY is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P903 NBY, 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 P903 NBY registered?

P903 NBY is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P903 NBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P903 NBY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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