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V481 DUX

1999 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,988 mi
Last recorded19,988 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Thundercat29,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV481 DUX
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 19,988 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 19,662 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 17,860 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 17,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both forks. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 17,123 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 16,325 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 16,325 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 14,638 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 12,646 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 8,627 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2006 8,355 miles

front tyre near limit

Pass 14 Sep 2005 7,710 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2005 7,648 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

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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V481 DUX is a 1999 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Thundercat models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 29,425 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 V481 DUX, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Thundercat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V481 DUX registered?

V481 DUX is a 1999 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V481 DUX safe to buy?

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