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R556 AWA

1998 Yamaha Thundercat

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Yamaha Thundercat28,026 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 AWA
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 Apr 2024

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 69,114 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 69,114 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 69,095 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 68,136 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 67,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 61,945 miles

oil leak from sump plug

Fail 23 Jun 2017 61,945 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Oil leak sump drain plug ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 56,981 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 56,981 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 50,846 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 47,881 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 44,794 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,794 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 41,893 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 41,519 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 41,519 miles

Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 8 May 2010 39,896 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 35,084 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 34,937 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 34,855 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 34,855 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 34,641 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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R556 AWA is a 1998 Yamaha Thundercat in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R556 AWA, 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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R556 AWA is a 1998 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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