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W956 EKJ

2000 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

47,046 mi
Last recorded47,046 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Thundercat25,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW956 EKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 47,046 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 47,046 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 44,694 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 43,944 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 42,677 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 May 2018 41,518 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 40,528 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 37,725 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 37,725 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 34,771 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 33,239 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,207 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 28,022 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 25,154 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 33,397 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,738 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,154 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 26,067 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 25,788 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(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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W956 EKJ is a 2000 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W956 EKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W956 EKJ registered?

W956 EKJ is a 2000 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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The MOT history for W956 EKJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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