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R824 BBA

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,284 mi
Last recorded19,284 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 BBA
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 19,284 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 16,769 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 16,731 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 16,500 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 16,500 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 16,259 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 14,977 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 14,163 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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R824 BBA is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R824 BBA, 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 R824 BBA registered?

R824 BBA is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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