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V118 DHG

1999 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,823 mi
Last recorded59,823 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Dragstar22,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV118 DHG
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 59,823 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 59,823 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 55,290 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm at the time of the test in the centre of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 52,739 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 52,476 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 50,914 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 50,781 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 49,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 46,845 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 43,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 39,412 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 36,409 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 31,134 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 26,890 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 20,756 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2009 20,756 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2008 17,406 miles

Both tyres close to legal wear limit.Front pads also close to legal limit.

Pass 13 Feb 2007 11,905 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 7,808 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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V118 DHG is a 1999 Yamaha Dragstar in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 V118 DHG, 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 V118 DHG registered?

V118 DHG is a 1999 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V118 DHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V118 DHG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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