MOT Status
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64,553 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Thundercat?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P976 DFL is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 P976 DFL, 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 P976 DFL registered?
P976 DFL is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 16 August 1996.
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