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Y914 XBU

2001 Yamaha Dragstar

Brown Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6,503 mi
Last recorded6,503 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Dragstar12,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY914 XBU
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year2001
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 6,503 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre Perished

Fail 16 Apr 2025 6,498 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Handlebar Grip Split

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre Perished

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 6,139 miles

Rear tyre as light surface cracking on side walls

Pass 26 Jul 2019 6,131 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

slight cracking on rear tyre sidewalls

slight perishing and cracking on rear tyre sidewall

Pass 3 May 2018 5,531 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 4,094 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 3,983 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 3,803 miles

Headlamp aim corrected with tape

Pass 1 Sep 2005 3,779 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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Y914 XBU is a 2001 Yamaha Dragstar in Brown with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y914 XBU, 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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Y914 XBU is a 2001 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 19 May 2001.

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