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R880 JWR

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,408 mi
Last recorded48,408 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 JWR
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 48,408 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 44,424 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,838 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 41,283 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,641 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 38,882 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 35,868 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 35,716 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 33,211 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 33,209 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,232 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 30,373 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 26,125 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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R880 JWR is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R880 JWR, 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 R880 JWR registered?

R880 JWR is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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