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P98 LPX

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,691 mi
Last recorded28,691 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 LPX
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 28,691 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 25,209 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 19,624 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 19,575 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 19,570 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 19,154 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 19,154 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases excessively leaking at cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 19,151 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 19,139 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 19,100 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 19,088 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 19,009 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 18,812 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 17,261 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 12,901 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 11,360 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 11,360 miles

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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P98 LPX is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Thundercat models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 27,873 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 P98 LPX, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Thundercat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P98 LPX registered?

P98 LPX is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P98 LPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P98 LPX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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