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W698 AEG

2000 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 1101cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,488 mi
Last recorded31,488 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Dragstar22,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW698 AEG
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,101cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 31,488 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 31,462 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 31,462 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 31,349 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 31,349 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 31,020 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 31,020 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 30,557 miles

front mudflap close to front tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2020 30,557 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

front mudflap close to front tyre

Pass 5 May 2016 30,457 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 29,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear brake restricted by air filter

Pass 25 Mar 2014 28,041 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 26,687 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 24,900 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 24,897 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)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 23,932 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 22,524 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 20,725 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 20,721 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 19,125 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 19,125 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 17,171 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 17,171 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2006 14,242 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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W698 AEG is a 2000 Yamaha Dragstar in Black with a 1,101cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W698 AEG, 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 W698 AEG registered?

W698 AEG is a 2000 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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