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H4 UNY

1998 Yamaha Dragstar

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,903 mi
Last recorded27,903 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Dragstar17,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 UNY
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 27,903 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 27,248 miles

Rear brake performance low effort

parking brake low effort

Pass 27 Sep 2023 26,600 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2022 25,758 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 24,895 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 23,788 miles

propshaft slightly loose

Pass 14 Oct 2019 22,640 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 22,498 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 22,225 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 22,207 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 21,978 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 21,889 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 21,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front suspension soft

minor bind on rear brakes

Pass 26 Aug 2011 21,273 miles

hand brake cables poor condition

Fail 20 Aug 2011 21,172 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

hand brake cables poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2010 20,674 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 20,673 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Offside Outer Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Outer Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 20,027 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 36 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 36 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Propshaft component defective

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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H4 UNY is a 1998 Yamaha Dragstar in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Dragstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 17,418 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 H4 UNY, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Dragstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H4 UNY registered?

H4 UNY is a 1998 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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