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R296 BVC

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

27,659 mi
Last recorded27,659 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 BVC
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 27,659 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 27,130 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 25,522 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 24,887 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 23,914 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 23,896 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 23,877 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 23,868 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 23,834 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 23,814 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 23,814 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2013 23,594 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 23,594 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 23,562 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 23,530 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 23,498 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2010 23,498 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 23,464 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 23,350 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 23,312 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 23,010 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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R296 BVC is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R296 BVC, 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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What year was R296 BVC registered?

R296 BVC is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 20 December 1997.

Is R296 BVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R296 BVC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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