MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,534 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust rear box clamp loose
side stand bolt loose
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)
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)
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))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Exhaust may not be for road use , not to loud .
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for R473 DHW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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