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V726 FOT

1999 Yamaha Thundercat

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

41,576 mi
Last recorded41,576 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Thundercat29,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV726 FOT
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 41,576 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 40,853 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 37,604 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 37,603 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 33,245 miles

drive chain rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2012 32,143 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 29,867 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 May 2010 29,617 miles

front brake discs slightly coroded

Fail 26 May 2010 29,617 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

front brake discs slightly coroded

Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,511 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 29,511 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 28,946 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 25,561 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 25,550 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 24,495 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 22,764 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 22,631 miles

Centre Front Lower Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

front brakes binding bad

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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V726 FOT is a 1999 Yamaha Thundercat in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V726 FOT, 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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What year was V726 FOT registered?

V726 FOT is a 1999 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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