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YN51 YDO

2001 Yamaha Thundercat

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,214 mi
Last recorded51,214 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Thundercat33,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 YDO
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 51,214 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

headlight fitted with beam corrector

Pass 3 Mar 2020 42,272 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 42,230 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 39,133 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

headlamp masked to correct beam pattern

Pass 17 Aug 2017 34,675 miles

headlamp masked to correct beam pattern

Pass 19 Jun 2014 31,849 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 30,116 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2010 27,186 miles
Pass 3 May 2009 21,193 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,564 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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YN51 YDO is a 2001 Yamaha Thundercat in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YN51 YDO, 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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What year was YN51 YDO registered?

YN51 YDO is a 2001 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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