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S742 RMB

1998 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,261 mi
Last recorded9,261 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Thundercat28,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS742 RMB
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2007 9,261 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Jul 2006 8,943 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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S742 RMB is a 1998 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Thundercat models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 28,026 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 S742 RMB, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Thundercat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S742 RMB registered?

S742 RMB is a 1998 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S742 RMB safe to buy?

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