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S804 TVX

1998 Yamaha Thundercat

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,234 mi
Last recorded32,234 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Thundercat28,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS804 TVX
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 32,234 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 32,234 miles

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

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

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 30,577 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

indicators flashing quickly

Fail 9 Oct 2017 30,540 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

indicators flashing quickly

Pass 28 Sep 2016 28,538 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 27,744 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 27,621 miles

Inner Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 27,621 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 27,459 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 26,372 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 26,372 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,834 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 22,350 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 16,948 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 16,880 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

left inner panel insecure. †left handle bar bent.

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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S804 TVX is a 1998 Yamaha Thundercat in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S804 TVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S804 TVX registered?

S804 TVX is a 1998 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S804 TVX safe to buy?

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