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R896 JTX

1998 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

18,769 mi
Last recorded18,769 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Dragstar17,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 JTX
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 18,769 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 18,424 miles

Rear brake lever pivot movement

exhaust heatshield security

Fail 7 Apr 2025 18,424 miles

Rear Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear brake lever pivot movement

exhaust heatshield security

Pass 11 Apr 2024 18,107 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 17,995 miles

Rear footbrake pedal reserve travel

Pass 7 Mar 2022 17,418 miles

Front tyre wear

headlamp pattern

Pass 11 Mar 2021 16,636 miles

Front tyre wear

Pass 14 Mar 2020 15,320 miles

rear brake pedal travel

Pass 9 Mar 2019 13,550 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 11,798 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 9,597 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 7,289 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 5,843 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 5,798 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 5,754 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 5,710 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 5,654 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 5,458 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 5,162 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 5,156 miles

Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 4,829 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 4,788 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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R896 JTX is a 1998 Yamaha Dragstar in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 R896 JTX, 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 R896 JTX registered?

R896 JTX is a 1998 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R896 JTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R896 JTX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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