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P976 DFL

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

64,553 mi
Last recorded64,553 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP976 DFL
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 64,553 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 64,524 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 63,290 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 62,306 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 62,306 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 60,063 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 58,563 miles

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))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 56,497 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 54,030 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 50,813 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 50,813 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 47,781 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 44,834 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 42,063 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 40,083 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 40,083 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 37,896 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 35,890 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 35,890 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,149 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 31,384 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 30,254 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 30,254 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,021 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 26,874 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 26,874 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 25,613 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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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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