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P96 EAV

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

44,389 mi
Last recorded44,389 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP96 EAV
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 44,389 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 44,290 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 44,041 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 43,648 miles

drive chain requires attention dry

Pass 1 Jun 2022 43,474 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 43,474 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2021 42,752 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 41,961 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 41,873 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 41,136 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 39,754 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 38,699 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 37,960 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,204 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 37,187 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 34,998 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 33,936 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 32,493 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,531 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 27,071 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 24,334 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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P96 EAV is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 P96 EAV, 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 P96 EAV registered?

P96 EAV is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P96 EAV safe to buy?

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