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R683 NDS

1998 Yamaha Dragstar

Green Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,422 mi
Last recorded48,422 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Dragstar17,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR683 NDS
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 48,422 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 48,030 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2024 40,261 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 35,216 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 35,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2022 29,378 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 25,767 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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R683 NDS is a 1998 Yamaha Dragstar in Green with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R683 NDS, 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 R683 NDS registered?

R683 NDS is a 1998 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R683 NDS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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