MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,102 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Thundercat?
Based on 3,827 MOT tests across 308 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
R259 DNC is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 R259 DNC, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R259 DNC?
You can check the full history of R259 DNC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R259 DNC registered?
R259 DNC is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R259 DNC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R259 DNC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R259 DNC have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R259 DNC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.