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R611 KGF

1998 Yamaha Dragstar

Green Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

9,590 mi
Last recorded9,590 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Dragstar17,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 KGF
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 9,590 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 9,586 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 9,584 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 9,548 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 9,548 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 9,536 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 9,483 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 9,217 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 9,017 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 7,706 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 7,206 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 6,749 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 6,650 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

long travel on rear footbrake lever/rod

Pass 30 Apr 2007 6,307 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 May 2006 5,394 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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R611 KGF is a 1998 Yamaha Dragstar in Green with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R611 KGF, 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 R611 KGF registered?

R611 KGF is a 1998 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R611 KGF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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