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T68 RBV

1999 Yamaha Thundercat

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

69,073 mi
Last recorded69,073 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Thundercat29,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT68 RBV
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 69,073 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 68,991 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 68,390 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 68,390 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 67,685 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 67,685 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 67,447 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 67,447 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 67,164 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 67,164 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 65,868 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 60,614 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 58,218 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 54,310 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 54,310 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,640 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 49,509 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear chain needs adjustment

Slight blow in ex-system

Pass 23 Apr 2012 49,509 miles

Rear chain needs adjustment

Slight blow in ex-system

Fail 1 Feb 2011 48,699 miles

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

Will need new front wheel bearings soon,very dry.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 48,699 miles

Will need new front wheel bearings soon,very dry.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 47,572 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 46,575 miles

front pads worn to 2mm

Pass 19 Jan 2008 45,361 miles

rear tyre close to legal wear limit,rear number plate cracked.both need replacing

Pass 9 Dec 2006 38,918 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 31,690 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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T68 RBV is a 1999 Yamaha Thundercat in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T68 RBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T68 RBV registered?

T68 RBV is a 1999 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T68 RBV safe to buy?

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