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S690 KHG

1998 Yamaha Thundercat

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,441 mi
Last recorded29,441 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Thundercat28,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS690 KHG
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 29,441 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 28,836 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 28,444 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 28,442 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 28,251 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 25,749 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 22,912 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 17,887 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 15,336 miles

Centre Rear Advise Screw In Tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2015 9,894 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 5,979 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 5,179 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 4,675 miles

front fork seals deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2012 4,666 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

front fork seals deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2010 4,662 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 3,707 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 3,323 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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S690 KHG is a 1998 Yamaha Thundercat in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S690 KHG, 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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S690 KHG is a 1998 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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