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R165 WBK

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

25,445 mi
Last recorded25,445 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 WBK
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 25,445 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 25,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 16,415 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 15,935 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 15,935 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 15,647 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 15,647 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2011 14,558 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 14,067 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 11,034 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 10,153 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 8,910 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 8,781 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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R165 WBK is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Thundercat models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 27,873 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 R165 WBK, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Thundercat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R165 WBK registered?

R165 WBK is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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