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P916 YFT

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,042 mi
Last recorded46,042 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 YFT
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 46,042 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 44,301 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 42,470 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 42,292 miles

l/h footrest bracket bent down

Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,061 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 May 2013 41,751 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 41,523 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,421 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 13 Apr 2011 40,421 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Apr 2010 37,839 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 37,804 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 34,160 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 May 2007 32,299 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 28,675 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 28,675 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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P916 YFT is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 P916 YFT, 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 P916 YFT registered?

P916 YFT is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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