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W226 ABV

2000 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

12,588 mi
Last recorded12,588 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Dragstar22,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 ABV
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 12,588 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 12,315 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 12,257 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 12,057 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 12,057 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 11,879 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016
Pass 1 Jul 2015
Pass 16 Apr 2014
Pass 13 Apr 2013
Pass 25 Feb 2012
Fail 25 Feb 2012

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011
Pass 16 Mar 2010
Pass 26 Jul 2008 10,519 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007
Pass 17 Jul 2006 11,624 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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W226 ABV is a 2000 Yamaha Dragstar in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Dragstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 22,101 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 W226 ABV, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha Dragstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W226 ABV registered?

W226 ABV is a 2000 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W226 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W226 ABV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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