What year Yamaha Thundercat is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1997 Yamaha Thundercat has the highest pass rate at 83.2%, out of 107 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Yamaha Thundercat MOT failures?

The most common Yamaha Thundercat MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Yamaha Thundercat — Reliability by Year

238 vehicles · MOT data 1996–1997 · first-test pass rates

Best pass rate year

1997

83.2% first-test pass rate · 107 vehicles

Lowest pass rate year

1996

79.7% first-test pass rate · 131 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1997	83.2%	28,416 mi	107
1996	79.7%	30,164 mi	131

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