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R493 ORC

1998 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,730 mi
Last recorded11,730 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2005
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Dragstar17,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 ORC
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2005 11,730 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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R493 ORC is a 1998 Yamaha Dragstar in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R493 ORC, 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 R493 ORC registered?

R493 ORC is a 1998 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R493 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R493 ORC shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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