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R506 DVR

1998 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,563 mi
Last recorded28,563 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Thundercat28,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 DVR
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 28,563 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 28,563 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 27,081 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,468 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 23,468 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 21,906 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 20,539 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

drive chain dry

slight bind on front brake

Pass 16 Aug 2007 20,127 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 19,621 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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R506 DVR is a 1998 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R506 DVR, 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 R506 DVR registered?

R506 DVR is a 1998 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R506 DVR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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