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FE51 TYD

2001 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

21,736 mi
Last recorded21,736 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Dragstar12,968 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 TYD
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 21,736 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 21,289 miles

Advise front brake lever becoming spongy

Pass 16 May 2023 20,679 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 20,679 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 19,245 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 15,578 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 15,563 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2019 8,012 miles

rear tyre side wall starting to perish.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 7,807 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 7,722 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 7,552 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

headlight masked

Pass 15 Apr 2011 7,552 miles

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

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

headlight masked

Pass 1 Feb 2008 7,231 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 7,215 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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FE51 TYD is a 2001 Yamaha Dragstar in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Dragstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 12,968 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 FE51 TYD, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha Dragstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FE51 TYD registered?

FE51 TYD is a 2001 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is FE51 TYD safe to buy?

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