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R656 YBU

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,096 mi
Last recorded3,096 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR656 YBU
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 3,096 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 1,451 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 1,196 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 1,095 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 1,095 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 590 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 2 miles

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 2 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 39,186 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 39,185 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 29,668 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 29,554 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 27,455 miles

silencers not marked must be near limit , NUMBER PLATE SMALL

Pass 24 Oct 2005 21,667 miles

small number plate viable. tape on head lamp stright line ok

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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R656 YBU is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R656 YBU, 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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R656 YBU is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R656 YBU safe to buy?

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