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S10 WUX

2000 Yamaha Thundercat

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

42,826 mi
Last recorded42,826 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Thundercat25,788 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS10 WUX
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 42,826 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 42,802 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 42,303 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 41,351 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2022 41,279 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 40,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 38,687 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 37,331 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 36,004 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 31,661 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 25,239 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 22,615 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 22,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2013 21,648 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 20,813 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 19,318 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 16,350 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 28 May 2010 16,309 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 14,316 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 14,296 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 14,120 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front brake has reserve travel however feels spongey.

Front indicators are stuck onto fairing panels

Pass 26 Jul 2007 14,120 miles

Front brake has reserve travel however feels spongey.

Front indicators are stuck onto fairing panels

Fail 14 Jul 2007 14,096 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

front brake lever is wrong type ?

Pass 26 Jul 2006 14,047 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 14,045 miles

Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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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S10 WUX is a 2000 Yamaha Thundercat in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Thundercat models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 25,788 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 S10 WUX, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha Thundercat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S10 WUX is a 2000 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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