Yamaha DRAG STAR
Real ownership data from 62 UK DRAG STAR motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common DRAG STAR problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 13.1% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 11.7% |
| Tyres | fail | 6.7% |
| Other | fail | 3.1% |
| Suspension | major | 2.2% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 2% |
| Electrical | fail | 2% |
| Wheels | major | 1.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
DRAG STAR mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 22,466 mi | 929 | 86.05% |
| 2001 | 6 | 18,842 mi | 2,460 | 95% |
| 2000 | 5 | 13,088 mi | 329 | 94.29% |
| 1999 | 7 | 24,344 mi | 1,777 | 77.78% |
| 1998 | 9 | 17,415 mi | 504 | 90% |
| 1997 | 24 | 14,944 mi | 247 | 88.09% |
DRAG STAR questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha DRAG STAR?
Across 62 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (13.1% of all recorded faults), brakes (11.7% of all recorded faults), tyres (6.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha DRAG STAR?
The median Yamaha DRAG STAR in the UK has covered 19,940 miles, and typically rides about 380 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 11,791 and 24,294 miles.
Is the Yamaha DRAG STAR reliable?
87.36% of Yamaha DRAG STAR MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.52 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 62 Yamaha DRAG STAR motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.