Yamaha Thundercat

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 599 cc

P976 DFLMOT history

P976 DFL is a red petrol Yamaha Thundercat first used on 16 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 64,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
64,553 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P976 DFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
Thundercat
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
16 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P976 DFL was last recorded at 64,553 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,524 miles · 21 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
1,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,553 miles
  • 2025 – 63,290 miles
  • 2024 – 62,306 miles
  • 2023 – 60,063 miles
  • 2022 – 58,563 miles
  • 2021 – 56,497 miles
  • 2020 – 54,030 miles
  • 2019 – 50,813 miles
  • 2018 – 47,781 miles
  • 2017 – 44,834 miles
  • 2016 – 42,063 miles
  • 2014 – 40,083 miles
  • 2013 – 37,896 miles
  • 2012 – 35,890 miles
  • 2011 – 32,149 miles
  • 2010 – 31,384 miles
  • 2009 – 30,254 miles
  • 2008 – 29,021 miles
  • 2007 – 26,874 miles
  • 2006 – 25,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,553 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,553 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    64,553 miles
    Test number
    334541364708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail64,524 miles (+1,234)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,524 miles
    Test number
    891182734142
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass63,290 miles (+984)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    63,290 miles
    Test number
    286964862290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    62,306 miles
    Test number
    134975905250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail62,306 miles (+2,243)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,306 miles
    Test number
    127965646194
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass60,063 miles (+1,500)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    60,063 miles
    Test number
    801410344083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,563 miles (+2,066)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    58,563 miles
    Test number
    620468766698
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass56,497 miles (+2,467)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,497 miles
    Test number
    256729577666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,030 miles (+3,217)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    54,030 miles
    Test number
    866460788603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    50,813 miles
    Test number
    305442850430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,813 miles (+3,032)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,813 miles
    Test number
    939151268215
    • Repaired at testRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass47,781 miles (+2,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,781 miles
    Test number
    842790228202
    • AdvisoryNearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  13. Pass44,834 miles (+2,771)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    44,834 miles
    Test number
    358859350732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,063 miles (+1,980)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    42,063 miles
    Test number
    486770231608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,083 miles
    Test number
    476003504450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,083 miles (+2,187)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,083 miles
    Test number
    778873004374
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
  17. Pass37,896 miles (+2,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    37,896 miles
    Test number
    496307813250
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
  18. Pass35,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    35,890 miles
    Test number
    286751022227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,890 miles (+3,741)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,890 miles
    Test number
    528101222229
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
  20. Pass32,149 miles (+765)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    32,149 miles
    Test number
    145777301207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,384 miles (+1,130)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    31,384 miles
    Test number
    914985210258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    30,254 miles
    Test number
    894286599154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,254 miles (+1,233)1 failure3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,254 miles
    Test number
    292926799100
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.7.3a)
    • Repaired at testRear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
  24. Pass29,021 miles (+2,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,021 miles
    Test number
    944347898149
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  25. Pass26,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    26,874 miles
    Test number
    500044917208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,874 miles (+1,261)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,874 miles
    Test number
    392394617473
    • FailureFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.7.3a)
  27. Pass25,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    25,613 miles
    Test number
    143248506298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P976 DFL

Does P976 DFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P976 DFL is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P976 DFL?
The MOT on P976 DFL is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P976 DFL done?
P976 DFL was recorded at 64,553 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 1,980 miles a year.
Has P976 DFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P976 DFL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on P976 DFL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P976 DFL find?
P976 DFL passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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