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R102 SOY

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Yellow Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,419 mi
Last recorded26,419 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 SOY
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 26,419 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 23,472 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 19,964 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 17,938 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 16,466 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2013 15,341 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 39,826 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 39,767 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2011 36,651 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,908 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 32,908 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 30,659 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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R102 SOY is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Yellow with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 R102 SOY, 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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How do I check the history of R102 SOY?

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What year was R102 SOY registered?

R102 SOY is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R102 SOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R102 SOY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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