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X879 JAU

2001 Yamaha Dragstar

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

25,624 mi
Last recorded25,624 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Dragstar12,968 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX879 JAU
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 25,624 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread bent (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 25,220 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 36,527 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 32,435 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 31,149 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 31,149 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure torque arm bolt loose at hub (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned rear wheel not adjusted correctly (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 30,904 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 26,627 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 26,087 miles

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

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 26,079 miles

Front Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 18,786 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 17,524 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 6,473 miles

advise a new front tyre soon side walls of tyre are perrished

Pass 26 Jul 2012 3,630 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 3,571 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 3,450 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 3,303 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 3,222 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 3,034 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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X879 JAU is a 2001 Yamaha Dragstar in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Dragstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 12,968 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 X879 JAU, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha Dragstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X879 JAU is a 2001 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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