MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,357 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease fork oil contaminating disc (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease contaminated by fork oil (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Rear scottoiler is fouling rear sprocket, because it is not secured
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
routing of clutch cable incorrect, getting traped on full left lock
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
front tyre starting to prerish advise replacement, build date(2003)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
front tyre wear uneven
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
front tyre wear uneven
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Thundercat?
Based on 3,827 MOT tests across 308 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R524 GRN is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R524 GRN, 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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How do I check the history of R524 GRN?
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What year was R524 GRN registered?
R524 GRN is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R524 GRN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R524 GRN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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