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P799 RUC

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,419 mi
Last recorded47,419 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP799 RUC
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 47,419 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 47,324 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 47,289 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 46,230 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 46,220 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2017 44,272 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Fail 13 May 2017 44,272 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 10 May 2016 41,076 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 41,076 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 12 May 2015 38,997 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 38,681 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 38,295 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 38,295 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Jun 2012 37,697 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 36,804 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 35,812 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 35,439 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 34,810 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,158 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 33,709 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

front folks slightly pitted

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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P799 RUC is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Thundercat models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 30,736 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P799 RUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P799 RUC registered?

P799 RUC is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 4 September 1996.

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