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W209 SJH

2000 Yamaha Thundercat

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

35,777 mi
Last recorded35,777 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Thundercat25,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW209 SJH
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 35,777 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 34,351 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front mudguard clip fouling tyre.

Fail 12 Mar 2022 34,351 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right kick up to offside. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front mudguard clip fouling tyre.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 32,620 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 31,583 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 31,583 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 26,852 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 26,852 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 22,759 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,048 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 19,032 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension has a modification which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2007 15,970 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 15,964 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 13,491 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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W209 SJH is a 2000 Yamaha Thundercat in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Thundercat models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 25,788 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 W209 SJH, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha Thundercat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W209 SJH registered?

W209 SJH is a 2000 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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