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HJ02 HNC

2002 Yamaha Dragstar

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,760 mi
Last recorded8,760 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Dragstar16,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 HNC
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 8,760 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 14,091 miles

Front tyre cracking in wall and tread.

Rear tyre cracking in tread pattern.

Pass 27 Jun 2018 13,341 miles

front and rear tyres have cracking between treads

Pass 19 Jun 2017 12,856 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 12,595 miles

Front Front tyre is perished

Rear Rear tyre is perished.

Pass 19 May 2015 12,418 miles

slight cracking in rear tyre tread

Pass 23 May 2014 11,865 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 11,666 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 11,666 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 11,223 miles

Cut in rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2011 9,859 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 9,845 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 8,924 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 8,117 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 7,147 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 5,693 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 5,693 miles

Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 4,292 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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HJ02 HNC is a 2002 Yamaha Dragstar in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJ02 HNC, 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 HJ02 HNC registered?

HJ02 HNC is a 2002 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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