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P915 CJT

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,104 mi
Last recorded21,104 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP915 CJT
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 May 2013 21,104 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 23 May 2013 21,104 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 19,022 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 19,022 miles

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 18,943 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 18,799 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 18,060 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 16,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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P915 CJT is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P915 CJT, 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 P915 CJT registered?

P915 CJT is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P915 CJT safe to buy?

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