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P919 DFL

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,696 mi
Last recorded3,696 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP919 DFL
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 3,696 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 3,471 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 1,429 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 1,429 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 6,770 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 6,770 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Left hand handlebar is close to the tank when on a left hand lock.

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 May 2013 6,722 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 6,720 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 5,352 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 2,979 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 39 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 33 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 26,209 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 24,879 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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P919 DFL is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Thundercat models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 30,736 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 P919 DFL, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Thundercat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P919 DFL is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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