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R302 BOT

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

38,331 mi
Last recorded38,331 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 BOT
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 38,331 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 38,331 miles

Brake master cylinder has an excessively worn master cylinder pivot. rear master cylinder clevis pin (3.2.B5)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

oil/water leak

Pass 26 Aug 2015 36,311 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 32,727 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 32,727 miles

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

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 29,059 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 29,033 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

front forks clunk when fully depresed

rear swinging arm bush has slight free play

Pass 25 May 2012 26,336 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2011 25,999 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 25,278 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 23,382 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 21,915 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2007 20,950 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 20,940 miles

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 May 2006 18,477 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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R302 BOT is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R302 BOT, 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 R302 BOT registered?

R302 BOT is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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