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MX05 GVC

2005 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

40,387 mi
Last recorded40,387 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Dragstar9,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 GVC
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 40,387 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 40,387 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 May 2025 39,712 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 38,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 37,771 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 36,551 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 36,373 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 35,929 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 35,725 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 35,070 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 18 Aug 2017 34,792 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 34,351 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 34,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 31,896 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 28,705 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 24,158 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 22,706 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 17,531 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 12,817 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 11,412 miles

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

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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MX05 GVC is a 2005 Yamaha Dragstar in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Dragstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.0% with a typical mileage of 9,414 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 MX05 GVC, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha Dragstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MX05 GVC is a 2005 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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