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R419 CUR

1999 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,421 mi
Last recorded56,421 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Thundercat29,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 CUR
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 56,421 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 48,609 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 42,136 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 33,219 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 21,072 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 57,106 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 47,298 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 79,055 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 79,044 miles

Centre Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 77,102 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2013 73,319 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 69,966 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 65,841 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 65,841 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 62,424 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 59,808 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 56,033 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 531,194 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 531,194 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 50,231 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 50,146 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R419 CUR is a 1999 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Thundercat models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 29,425 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 R419 CUR, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Thundercat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R419 CUR registered?

R419 CUR is a 1999 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 11 February 1999.

Is R419 CUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R419 CUR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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