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P450 NRK

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

47,583 mi
Last recorded47,583 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP450 NRK
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 47,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 43,857 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 43,541 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 43,467 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 42,180 miles

Front brake binding slightly.

Pass 18 Mar 2017 40,237 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 37,040 miles

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

Front wheel bearings not tested due to front brake binding .

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 37,040 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings not tested due to front brake binding .

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 33,733 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 33,198 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 30,442 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 23,578 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 23,401 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 21,763 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 20,262 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 18,851 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 15,885 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 15,520 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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P450 NRK is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P450 NRK, 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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P450 NRK is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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