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Y973 BFX

2000 Yamaha Dragstar

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

11,459 mi
Last recorded11,459 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Dragstar22,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 BFX
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 11,459 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 11,445 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 11,151 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 10,793 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 10,269 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 9,983 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 9,547 miles

Refitted front brake hose into grommet

Pass 8 Nov 2013 8,924 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 7,634 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 7,615 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 6,264 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 4,703 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 4,449 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 4,417 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 4,417 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 4,337 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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Y973 BFX is a 2000 Yamaha Dragstar in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Dragstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 22,101 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 Y973 BFX, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha Dragstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y973 BFX registered?

Y973 BFX is a 2000 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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The MOT history for Y973 BFX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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