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W778 OAL

2000 Yamaha Thundercat

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

21,830 mi
Last recorded21,830 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Thundercat25,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW778 OAL
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 21,830 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 21,686 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 21,361 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 21,256 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 21,152 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 20,930 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 20,943 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 19,955 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 19,774 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 19,400 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 19,236 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 19,026 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 18,729 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 18,353 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 17,151 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 16,308 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 14,757 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 14,718 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 13,572 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 13,572 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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W778 OAL is a 2000 Yamaha Thundercat in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 W778 OAL, 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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W778 OAL is a 2000 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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