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R603 KPR

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

45,033 mi
Last recorded45,033 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 KPR
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 45,033 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 43,493 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 43,386 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 42,935 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 42,935 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 42,635 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 42,451 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 42,222 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 41,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 40,502 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 36,253 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 33,160 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

suspension rebound damping slighty slow

Fail 7 Feb 2015 33,160 miles

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 30,388 miles

front brake pads worn

Fail 18 Nov 2013 30,388 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

front brake pads worn

Pass 20 Nov 2012 27,359 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 27,359 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 25,491 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 24,379 miles

Outer Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 17,698 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 17,622 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 17,363 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 17,363 miles

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

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

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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R603 KPR is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R603 KPR, 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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R603 KPR is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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