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T51 KGW

1999 Yamaha Dragstar

Orange Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,756 mi
Last recorded28,756 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Dragstar22,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT51 KGW
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 28,756 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 28,607 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 28,384 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 27,991 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 27,991 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 26,352 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 25,764 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2009 25,764 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 37,338 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2008 37,338 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 31,729 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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T51 KGW is a 1999 Yamaha Dragstar in Orange with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Dragstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 22,863 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 T51 KGW, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Dragstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T51 KGW registered?

T51 KGW is a 1999 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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