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R206 JVW

1998 Yamaha Thundercat

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,510 mi
Last recorded31,510 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Thundercat28,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR206 JVW
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2008 31,510 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front and rear tyres low pressure

Pass 26 May 2006 31,252 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 31,238 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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R206 JVW is a 1998 Yamaha Thundercat in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R206 JVW, 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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What year was R206 JVW registered?

R206 JVW is a 1998 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R206 JVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R206 JVW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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