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LB02 ZZG

2002 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,974 mi
Last recorded28,974 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 ZZG
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 28,974 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 28,630 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 28,132 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 26,983 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 26,983 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 47,527 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on minimum limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2018 44,493 miles

Front tyre nearing minimum limit

Pass 13 Jun 2017 40,402 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 40,402 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear mono-shock insecure Top bolt nut (2.4.B.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 36,658 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 36,653 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 32,618 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 29,990 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 29,796 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,516 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 27,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 27,387 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 21,644 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 17,966 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 17,966 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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LB02 ZZG is a 2002 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB02 ZZG, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha Thundercat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB02 ZZG is a 2002 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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