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X961 MGS

2001 Yamaha Dragstar

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

13,678 mi
Last recorded13,678 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Dragstar12,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX961 MGS
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 13,678 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 13,561 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 13,178 miles

Front Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 13,096 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

front brake master cylinder has screw missing from cap.

Fail 12 Mar 2021 13,073 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

front brake master cylinder has screw missing from cap.

Pass 17 May 2019 12,744 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 12,358 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 11,672 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 11,506 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 11,101 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 10,262 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 10,262 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 9,441 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 9,441 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 8,146 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 8,146 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 6,410 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 6,410 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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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X961 MGS is a 2001 Yamaha Dragstar in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X961 MGS, 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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What year was X961 MGS registered?

X961 MGS is a 2001 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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