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P550 AJR

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,013 mi
Last recorded32,013 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 AJR
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 32,013 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 32,013 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 31,576 miles

Rear chain requires lubrication

Pass 20 May 2015 30,775 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 30,080 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 30,080 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 29,678 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 29,193 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 29,193 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 28,574 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 27,037 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 26,986 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 26,107 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 24,950 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 23,978 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 23,102 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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P550 AJR is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P550 AJR, 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 P550 AJR registered?

P550 AJR is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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