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S54 WNM

1998 Yamaha Thundercat

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,277 mi
Last recorded72,277 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Thundercat28,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS54 WNM
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 72,277 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 72,277 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 70,212 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 70,212 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2021 65,848 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 63,631 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 63,631 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 61,759 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 55,043 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 49,788 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 49,788 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 43,494 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 41,707 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 40,964 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 40,367 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 38,210 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 30,856 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 23,581 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 14,499 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 11,842 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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S54 WNM is a 1998 Yamaha Thundercat in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S54 WNM, 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 S54 WNM registered?

S54 WNM is a 1998 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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