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P931 AWT

1998 Yamaha Thundercat

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,149 mi
Last recorded65,149 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Thundercat28,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP931 AWT
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2012 65,149 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 57,965 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 57,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 50,032 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 43,095 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 43,095 miles

Inner Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 35,433 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 22,805 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 22,804 miles

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

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 22,800 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Fail 25 May 2006 13,763 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 May 2006 13,763 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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P931 AWT is a 1998 Yamaha Thundercat in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Thundercat models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 28,026 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 P931 AWT, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Thundercat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P931 AWT registered?

P931 AWT is a 1998 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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