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R672 YRV

1998 Yamaha Dragstar

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

13,606 mi
Last recorded13,606 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Dragstar17,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR672 YRV
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 13,606 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 13,606 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated front pads damaged (1.1.13 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2015 13,503 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 13,503 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 13,312 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 13,148 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 13,142 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 11,896 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 10,058 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 10,025 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 10,025 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 9,893 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 9,893 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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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R672 YRV is a 1998 Yamaha Dragstar in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R672 YRV, 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 R672 YRV registered?

R672 YRV is a 1998 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R672 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R672 YRV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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