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R825 DKX

1998 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,694 mi
Last recorded62,694 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Dragstar17,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 DKX
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 62,694 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 62,694 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Aug 2014 62,661 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 62,640 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 2 May 2013 62,640 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 61,917 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 49,304 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 49,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2009 43,862 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 43,857 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2008 40,174 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,786 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 29,647 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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R825 DKX is a 1998 Yamaha Dragstar in Black 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 R825 DKX, 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 R825 DKX registered?

R825 DKX is a 1998 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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