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S356 JBV

1998 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

49,791 mi
Last recorded49,791 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Dragstar17,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS356 JBV
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 49,791 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 49,730 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 49,520 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 49,442 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 49,176 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 48,248 miles

Front Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark rear brake system (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 47,169 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 46,229 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 46,009 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 44,725 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 43,390 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 42,909 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 42,020 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 42,020 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 41,543 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 41,248 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 40,083 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,033 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 34,379 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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S356 JBV is a 1998 Yamaha Dragstar in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S356 JBV, 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 S356 JBV registered?

S356 JBV is a 1998 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S356 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S356 JBV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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