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W83 CFR

2000 Yamaha Thundercat

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

24,849 mi
Last recorded24,849 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Thundercat25,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW83 CFR
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 24,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork stanchion / seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush linkage (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 24,849 miles

Front Brake component insecure flexi/brake hose (1.1.21 (c))

Fuel tank insecure bolt loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork stanchion / seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush linkage (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 1,942 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail securing nuts cracked (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 34 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 10 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 42,214 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 38,855 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 34,830 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 30,806 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 30,790 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 24,319 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 15,271 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 9,926 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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W83 CFR is a 2000 Yamaha Thundercat in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Thundercat models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 25,788 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 W83 CFR, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha Thundercat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W83 CFR registered?

W83 CFR is a 2000 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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