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PL03 FFW

2003 Yamaha Dragstar

Silver Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,737 mi
Last recorded14,737 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Dragstar14,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 FFW
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 14,737 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 14,700 miles

throttle slightly stiff in operation

Fail 2 Feb 2021 14,700 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

throttle slightly stiff in operation

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 13,893 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 13,889 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 11,792 miles

Front tyre slight perishing between treads

Pass 11 Dec 2017 10,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Dec 2016
Pass 8 Sep 2015 8,062 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 7,909 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 7,602 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 7,467 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 7,055 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 6,794 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 6,487 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 5,638 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 4,224 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 1,456 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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PL03 FFW is a 2003 Yamaha Dragstar in Silver with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Dragstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 14,861 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 PL03 FFW, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha Dragstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PL03 FFW registered?

PL03 FFW is a 2003 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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