MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,255 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock handlebar (2.1.4 (b))
Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
rear indicators partly obscured by rack
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Yamaha Thundercat?
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S106 BTV is a 1998 Yamaha Thundercat in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 S106 BTV, 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 S106 BTV registered?
S106 BTV is a 1998 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 18 September 1998.
Is S106 BTV safe to buy?
The MOT history for S106 BTV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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