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S966 SWF

1998 Yamaha Thundercat

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,325 mi
Last recorded29,325 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Thundercat28,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS966 SWF
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 29,325 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 28,623 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 28,622 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 28,184 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 27,744 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 27,744 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 26,983 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front Not detected on roller tester but NT noticed slight drag turning FR wheel

Pass 25 Oct 2014 25,591 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 21,144 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 11,336 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 2,588 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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S966 SWF is a 1998 Yamaha Thundercat in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S966 SWF, 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 S966 SWF registered?

S966 SWF is a 1998 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 5 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S966 SWF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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