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R473 DHW

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,534 mi
Last recorded34,534 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 DHW
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 34,534 miles

exhaust rear box clamp loose

side stand bolt loose

Pass 22 Jul 2015 28,568 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 28,576 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 26,654 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 26 Feb 2013 23,365 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 23,365 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 18,133 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 17 Feb 2012 18,133 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 13,120 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 11,624 miles

Exhaust may not be for road use , not to loud .

Fail 6 Jul 2009 11,624 miles

Exhaust may not be for road use , not to loud .

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 11,282 miles

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

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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R473 DHW is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R473 DHW, 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 R473 DHW registered?

R473 DHW is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R473 DHW safe to buy?

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