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S450 GFM

1998 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

37,509 mi
Last recorded37,509 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Thundercat28,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS450 GFM
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 37,509 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 37,270 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 36,795 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 36,431 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 35,256 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 33,919 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 33,919 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 33,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 31,651 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 14 May 2019 31,651 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 30,503 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 28,772 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 25,541 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 21,241 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 14,828 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 14,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 9,228 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 11,366 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 10,758 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 7,955 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 7,926 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 7,738 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 7,436 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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S450 GFM is a 1998 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S450 GFM, 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 S450 GFM registered?

S450 GFM is a 1998 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S450 GFM safe to buy?

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