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P968 MRH

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,864 mi
Last recorded12,864 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 MRH
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 12,864 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 12,662 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 12,662 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 12,377 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 11,984 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 11,984 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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P968 MRH is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P968 MRH, 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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What year was P968 MRH registered?

P968 MRH is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P968 MRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P968 MRH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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