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Y312 YEV

2001 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,755 mi
Last recorded41,755 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Dragstar12,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY312 YEV
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 41,755 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 41,469 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 41,230 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 40,984 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 40,616 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 40,027 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 39,986 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2019 39,503 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear propshaft splines slighlty worn

Pass 10 Aug 2018 38,713 miles

headlamp beam diverters fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2017 37,188 miles

Rear should be capable of greater efficiency

beam corrctor fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 35,973 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

headlamp beam deflectors

Fail 5 Jul 2016 35,930 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 35,609 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 35,409 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 35,002 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 35,002 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 34,909 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 34,547 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 33,678 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 33,678 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2009 32,825 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 32,093 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 32,093 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 31,369 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 21,545 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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Y312 YEV is a 2001 Yamaha Dragstar in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y312 YEV, 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 Y312 YEV registered?

Y312 YEV is a 2001 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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