MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,857 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)
'Flash' light switch does not work with headlamp on.
Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Nail in rear tyre
Throttle cable slightly stiff
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
'Flash' light switch does not work with headlamp on.
Nail in rear tyre
Rear Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)
nearside and offside foot rests slightly insecure
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
REAR TYRE AND FRONT TYRE HAS CRACKING TO SIDEWALL OF TYRES
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Dragstar?
Based on 3,041 MOT tests across 248 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R649 GGY is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 1997 Yamaha Dragstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 15,536 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R649 GGY, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Dragstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R649 GGY registered?
R649 GGY is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R649 GGY safe to buy?
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