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GK02 VGE

2002 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,303 mi
Last recorded32,303 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Dragstar16,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 VGE
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 32,303 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 29,855 miles

Front mudguard insecure, not likely to fall off.

Fail 29 Oct 2020 29,800 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front mudguard insecure, not likely to fall off.

Pass 29 Oct 2019 27,882 miles

All mudguards , insecure but not likely to fall off.

Pass 29 Oct 2018 24,552 miles

ulw 300kg 1270 wide

Pass 26 Oct 2017 20,029 miles

MAX WIDTH. 1270mm.

ULW 300KG.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 15,912 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 12,461 miles

Front tyre getting close to limit

Rear tyre valves deteriating

Some binding to o/s/r wheel when rotated

Pass 27 Sep 2014 11,800 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013
Pass 1 Oct 2011 10,937 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 10,883 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 10,508 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 10,169 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 4,623 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 4,604 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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GK02 VGE is a 2002 Yamaha Dragstar in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GK02 VGE, 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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GK02 VGE is a 2002 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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