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R753 PNL

1998 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

36,176 mi
Last recorded36,176 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Thundercat28,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR753 PNL
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 36,176 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 30,244 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 26,295 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension slow recovery response (over damped on recovery) (2.4.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly tight tight links due to lack of lubrication (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 26,231 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension slow recovery response (over damped on recovery) (2.4.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly tight tight links due to lack of lubrication (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 21,580 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 21,571 miles

Brake locking device missing reaction arm split pins missing (3.2.A1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 21,331 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 21,331 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 18,291 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 18,731 miles

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 18,731 miles

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 18,701 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 12,237 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 10,748 miles

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

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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R753 PNL is a 1998 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R753 PNL, 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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R753 PNL is a 1998 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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