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R484 FUD

1998 Yamaha Thundercat

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,942 mi
Last recorded20,942 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Thundercat28,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 FUD
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 20,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 20,080 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 20,046 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 19,584 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 19,062 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 18,862 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 18,579 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 18,045 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 17,533 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 17,166 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 16,872 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 16,582 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 16,303 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 15,750 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 15,750 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 15,115 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 14,383 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 13,314 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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R484 FUD is a 1998 Yamaha Thundercat in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Thundercat models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 28,026 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R484 FUD, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Thundercat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R484 FUD registered?

R484 FUD is a 1998 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R484 FUD safe to buy?

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