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W88 DOW

2000 Yamaha Dragstar

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

24,611 mi
Last recorded24,611 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Dragstar22,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW88 DOW
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 24,611 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 24,489 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 24,362 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 24,120 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 23,483 miles

Nearside Rear slight fluid leak

Pass 22 Jul 2020 22,413 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 22,411 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 22,378 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 22,374 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2018 22,046 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 21,091 miles

fuel cap

n/s side light

Pass 29 Jun 2012 18,980 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 18,106 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 18,087 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 16,977 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 13,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2007 9,421 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 8,835 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 8,834 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 7,675 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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W88 DOW is a 2000 Yamaha Dragstar in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W88 DOW, 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 W88 DOW registered?

W88 DOW is a 2000 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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