MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,246 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Thundercat?
Based on 3,827 MOT tests across 308 vehicles.
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S221 SMB is a 1998 Yamaha Thundercat in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 S221 SMB, 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 S221 SMB registered?
S221 SMB is a 1998 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S221 SMB safe to buy?
The MOT history for S221 SMB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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