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T890 TVW

1998 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

17,707 mi
Last recorded17,707 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Dragstar17,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT890 TVW
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 17,707 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 17,061 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 16,995 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 16,851 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 16,739 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 16,739 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 16,732 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 16,667 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 16,641 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 16,611 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 16,516 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 16,404 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 16,313 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 15,872 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 14,833 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 14,109 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 12,400 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 11,500 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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T890 TVW is a 1998 Yamaha Dragstar in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 T890 TVW, 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 T890 TVW registered?

T890 TVW is a 1998 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for T890 TVW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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