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FA02 PHN

2002 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

46,888 mi
Last recorded46,888 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Dragstar16,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 PHN
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 46,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

headlight mask fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2024 46,772 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

head light mask fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2023 46,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2022 46,780 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

headlight mask fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2021 43,390 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 43,374 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen beam kick up is too the right (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect no damping at all (5.3.2 (b))

Horn not working horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 43,195 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 40,952 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 40,872 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 40,859 miles

Front brake slightly binding.

Pass 8 May 2015 40,525 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 38,294 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 34,502 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2012 32,773 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 29,194 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,496 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2009 24,246 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 22,034 miles

tape on headlamp to divet beam kick up

Pass 3 Apr 2007 16,758 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 12,613 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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FA02 PHN is a 2002 Yamaha Dragstar in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA02 PHN, 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 FA02 PHN registered?

FA02 PHN is a 2002 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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