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P928 MKW

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

43,043 mi
Last recorded43,043 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP928 MKW
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 43,043 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 41,620 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 36,296 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 33,892 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 30,853 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 25,792 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 21,688 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 18,545 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 15,869 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 14,305 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 13,504 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 13,150 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 12,685 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 12,685 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 12,316 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 11,841 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 11,303 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 10,896 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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P928 MKW is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 P928 MKW, 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 P928 MKW registered?

P928 MKW is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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