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T435 GNM

1999 Yamaha Thundercat

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,454 mi
Last recorded36,454 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Thundercat29,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT435 GNM
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 36,454 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 36,454 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Outer Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 26 May 2010 35,476 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 35,202 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 33,051 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 32,477 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 32,461 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 28,674 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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T435 GNM is a 1999 Yamaha Thundercat in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Thundercat models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 29,425 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 T435 GNM, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Thundercat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T435 GNM is a 1999 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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