CarVerify

Free Car Check

S690 KJT

1998 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 650cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,207 mi
Last recorded46,207 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Dragstar17,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS690 KJT
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 46,207 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 44,312 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 42,807 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 42,807 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 41,705 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 39,701 miles

Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 39,701 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 34,340 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 32,344 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 32,344 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 30,286 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 27,667 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 25,120 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 22,007 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
Full Yamaha Dragstar reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S690 KJT is a 1998 Yamaha Dragstar in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S690 KJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S690 KJT?

You can check the full history of S690 KJT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S690 KJT registered?

S690 KJT is a 1998 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S690 KJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S690 KJT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S690 KJT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S690 KJT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.