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DY02 FVC

2002 Yamaha Dragstar

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

21,261 mi
Last recorded21,261 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Dragstar16,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 FVC
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 21,261 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 17,092 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 11,129 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 9,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 9,378 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Pass 17 May 2017 9,267 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 13 May 2017 9,237 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 May 2016 8,998 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 23 May 2015 8,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 23 May 2015 8,905 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 21 May 2014 8,806 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 17 May 2014 8,805 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 May 2013 8,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 8,231 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

nearside indicator tell tale innoperative but front indicator visible from riding position

Pass 25 Jun 2009 7,221 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 7,220 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 5,599 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 5,599 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 5,469 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Dragstar?

Based on 3,041 MOT tests across 248 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
483
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
248
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 9
reflector on motorcycle missing 9
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DY02 FVC is a 2002 Yamaha Dragstar in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha Dragstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 16,203 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 Dragstar fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY02 FVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Dragstar typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha Dragstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DY02 FVC registered?

DY02 FVC is a 2002 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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The MOT history for DY02 FVC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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