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A11 RUW

2001 Yamaha Thundercat

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,299 mi
Last recorded49,299 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Thundercat33,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 RUW
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 49,299 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 49,299 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 43,820 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 42,275 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 41,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp mask/converter fitted.

Pass 6 Aug 2016 40,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp/mask converter fitted.

Pass 18 Jul 2015 38,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2015 38,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2014 37,273 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 34,145 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,805 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 32,035 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2009 30,740 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2008 27,988 miles

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

Headlight dips to right side. Fitted deflector to lens

Pass 19 Jul 2008 27,988 miles

Headlight dips to right side. Fitted deflector to lens

Pass 28 Jul 2007 23,025 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 14,901 miles

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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A11 RUW is a 2001 Yamaha Thundercat in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Thundercat models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 33,975 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 A11 RUW, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha Thundercat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A11 RUW registered?

A11 RUW is a 2001 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is A11 RUW safe to buy?

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