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T919 TVW

1998 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

20,733 mi
Last recorded20,733 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Dragstar17,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT919 TVW
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 20,733 miles

Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2022 18,478 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 18,478 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 16,441 miles

Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 16,441 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 14,881 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 13,426 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 11,739 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 11,692 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 11,635 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 11,241 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 10,849 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 10,320 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 9,722 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 9,263 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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T919 TVW is a 1998 Yamaha Dragstar in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 T919 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 T919 TVW registered?

T919 TVW is a 1998 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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