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P975 RWY

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,644 mi
Last recorded30,644 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP975 RWY
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 30,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 29,845 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 29,695 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 26,684 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 26,556 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 26,519 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 26,411 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 26,216 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 25,395 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 25,395 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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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P975 RWY is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Thundercat models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 30,736 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P975 RWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P975 RWY registered?

P975 RWY is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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