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D15 BRT

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

23,259 mi
Last recorded23,259 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 BRT
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 23,259 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 22,806 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 22,774 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 22,774 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 21,615 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 21,539 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 20,248 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 19,117 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 19,099 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 18,365 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 18,363 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2007 13,183 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Mar 2006 10,919 miles

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

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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D15 BRT is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 D15 BRT, 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 D15 BRT registered?

D15 BRT is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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