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P848 DEW

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,026 mi
Last recorded29,026 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP848 DEW
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 29,026 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 28,758 miles

front fork seals slight leak

rear tyre worn on limit

Pass 10 Jul 2015 27,998 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 22,971 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 22,916 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 22,910 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 22,342 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 21,786 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 21,786 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Upper Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

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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P848 DEW is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Thundercat models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 30,736 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 P848 DEW, 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.

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What year was P848 DEW registered?

P848 DEW is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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