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R109 LVV

1998 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

46,973 mi
Last recorded46,973 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Thundercat28,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 LVV
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 46,973 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 46,016 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 45,512 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 45,512 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 42,415 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

headlamp taped for correct beam image

Pass 3 Feb 2015 42,330 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 Feb 2015 42,330 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Nov 2013 36,219 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 36,179 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 May 2012 36,016 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

horn is close to not permitting a solid note

Fail 11 May 2012 36,014 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

horn is close to not permitting a solid note

Pass 30 Apr 2011 35,502 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 35,502 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,327 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 34,308 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 28,614 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 24,914 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 21,887 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 21,887 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 17,343 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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R109 LVV is a 1998 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Thundercat models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 28,026 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 R109 LVV, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Thundercat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R109 LVV is a 1998 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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