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P915 WUB

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,195 mi
Last recorded16,195 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP915 WUB
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 16,195 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 14,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 14,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 13,405 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 13,107 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 13,066 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 12,836 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 12,836 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 12,711 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 12,601 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 12,056 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 11,320 miles

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 WUB is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WUB, 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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P915 WUB is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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