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R721 SNN

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

32,315 mi
Last recorded32,315 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 SNN
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 32,315 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 31,879 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 25,832 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 25,831 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 24,459 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 17,911 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 17,911 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2013 12,513 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 11,971 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 11,971 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 10,269 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 8,112 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 15,213 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 15,213 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 14,538 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 14,538 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 13,405 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 12,724 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 12,690 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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R721 SNN is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R721 SNN, 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 R721 SNN registered?

R721 SNN is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is R721 SNN safe to buy?

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