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R810 TRH

1998 Yamaha Thundercat

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,173 mi
Last recorded31,173 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Thundercat28,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR810 TRH
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 31,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 31,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 31,157 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 31,157 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 30,876 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 30,532 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2011 29,510 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2011 29,161 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 5 Apr 2011 29,161 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 25,675 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 21,271 miles

Front fork dust seals corroded

slight scoring on rear disc

Pass 3 Oct 2006 17,751 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2006 17,751 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 17,530 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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R810 TRH is a 1998 Yamaha Thundercat in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R810 TRH, 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 R810 TRH registered?

R810 TRH is a 1998 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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