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C14 SEV

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,859 mi
Last recorded16,859 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 SEV
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 May 2019 16,859 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 16,834 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 16,573 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 30,108 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2012 30,099 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,938 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 18,818 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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C14 SEV is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Dragstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 15,536 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 C14 SEV, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Dragstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C14 SEV registered?

C14 SEV is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is C14 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C14 SEV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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