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R180 CMJ

1998 Yamaha Dragstar

Red Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,907 mi
Last recorded28,907 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Dragstar17,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 CMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 28,907 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 28,900 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2015 28,358 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 27,000 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 19 Jul 2012 26,000 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 23,627 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 20,873 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 18,432 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 15,120 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 12,279 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 12,083 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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R180 CMJ is a 1998 Yamaha Dragstar in Red with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 R180 CMJ, 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.

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What year was R180 CMJ registered?

R180 CMJ is a 1998 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R180 CMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R180 CMJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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