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P994 GDC

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,063 mi
Last recorded32,063 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP994 GDC
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 32,063 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 31,819 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 31,444 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 31,444 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 31,192 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 31,191 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 30,829 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 30,523 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 29,082 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 26,277 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 24,416 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 21,217 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 20,548 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 17,401 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 15,554 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 14,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 14,426 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 13,423 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 11,129 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 11,129 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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P994 GDC is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P994 GDC, 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 P994 GDC registered?

P994 GDC is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P994 GDC safe to buy?

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