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Y223 XBV

2001 Yamaha Thundercat

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,031 mi
Last recorded62,031 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Thundercat33,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY223 XBV
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 62,031 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 62,031 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 61,822 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 61,822 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 60,873 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 60,873 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 56,555 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 54,321 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 54,307 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Footrest insecure hanger (6.2.1a)

Offside Handlebar deformed hits fuel tank traps hand (2.1.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 52,927 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 48,519 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,130 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 38,949 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 34,506 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 32,639 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 30,827 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 28,904 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 25,278 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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Y223 XBV is a 2001 Yamaha Thundercat in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Thundercat models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 33,975 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 Y223 XBV, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha Thundercat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y223 XBV is a 2001 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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