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Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
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))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
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))
oil leak from sump plug
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 ()
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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))
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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)
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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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