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R187 PRH

1998 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

24,773 mi
Last recorded24,773 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Dragstar17,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 PRH
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 24,773 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

speedometer markings deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2024 24,621 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

speedometer numerals badly faded

Pass 21 Apr 2022 24,606 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 24,590 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 24,590 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 24,538 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 24,460 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 24,315 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 23,763 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 23,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 May 2009 22,393 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 21,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 May 2008 21,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 20,013 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 18,037 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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R187 PRH is a 1998 Yamaha Dragstar in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R187 PRH, 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 R187 PRH registered?

R187 PRH is a 1998 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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