Yamaha Dragstar Trike MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 85 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 32.9%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Yamaha Dragstar Trike MOT Reliability Overview
The Yamaha Dragstar Trike is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 85 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.1% and a failure rate of 32.9%, which is slightly above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Yamaha Dragstar Trike earns a "Good" reliability rating. The average Yamaha Dragstar Trike presents for MOT with approximately 15,085 miles on the clock.
The most common MOT failure for the Yamaha Dragstar Trike is Brakes, affecting 18.8% of all tests. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. The second most common issue is Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment at 17.6%. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment rounds out the top three at 16.5%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 36.5% | 31 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.8% | 16 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.1% | 6 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling | 7.1% | 6 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Steering And Suspension | 3.5% | 3 |
| 6 | Motorcycle Brakes | 2.4% | 2 |
| 7 | Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels | 2.4% | 2 |
| 8 | Tyres | 2.4% | 2 |
| 9 | Motor Tricycles And Quadricycles | 1.2% | 1 |
| 10 | Registration Plates And Vin | 1.2% | 1 |
| 11 | Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust | 1.2% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 15,085 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps & Electrical | 24.18 | 36.5% | 31 |
| Brakes | 12.48 | 18.8% | 16 |
| Suspension | 4.68 | 7.1% | 6 |
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 4.68 | 7.1% | 6 |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 2.34 | 3.5% | 3 |
| Motorcycle brakes | 1.56 | 2.4% | 2 |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 1.56 | 2.4% | 2 |
| Tyres | 1.56 | 2.4% | 2 |
| Motor tricycles and quadricycles | 0.78 | 1.2% | 1 |
| Registration Plates and VIN | 0.78 | 1.2% | 1 |
| Motorcycle fuel and exhaust | 0.78 | 1.2% | 1 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Yamaha Dragstar Trike has 15,085 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Yamaha Dragstar Trike has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 21.81% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Yamaha Dragstar Trike MOT Data
The Yamaha Dragstar Trike is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 85 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.1% and a failure rate of 32.9%, which is slightly above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Yamaha Dragstar Trike owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on brakes and lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Dragstar Trike is likely to perform.
Brakes — 18.8% of failures
Brakes issues account for 18.8% of MOT failures on the Yamaha Dragstar Trike. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 17.6% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 17.6% of MOT failures on the Yamaha Dragstar Trike. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 16.5% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 16.5% of MOT failures on the Yamaha Dragstar Trike. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Yamaha Dragstar Trike?
Based on 85 (based on limited data) MOT tests in our database, the Yamaha Dragstar Trike has an overall pass rate of 67.1% (32.9% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Yamaha Dragstar Trike?
The top 3 reasons a Yamaha Dragstar Trike fails its MOT are: 1. Brakes (18.8%), 2. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (17.6%), 3. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16.5%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Yamaha Dragstar Trike reliable?
With a 32.9% MOT failure rate, the Dragstar Trike is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Yamaha Dragstar Trike?
Based on failure data, focus on: Brakes (18.8%); Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (17.6%); Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16.5%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.