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GRA 177Y

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

22,299 mi
Last recorded22,299 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRA 177Y
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 22,299 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 22,209 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

headlamp image deteriorating

Pass 12 Jun 2024 22,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 22,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

headlamp image deteriorating

Pass 31 May 2022 22,063 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot foot brake (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 31 May 2022 22,063 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot foot brake (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 22,041 miles

foot brake piviot slight wear and slight adjustment recommended

headlamp image deteriorating and pilot light dull

Pass 23 Jun 2020 21,999 miles

foot brake piviot point wearing

head lamp image deteriorating

Pass 31 May 2019 21,984 miles

control 1 stop switch sticky

foot brake pedal piviot bushes wearing

headlamp image deteriorating and pilot light dull

Pass 31 May 2018 21,939 miles

headlamp aim starting to deteriorate

Fail 31 May 2018 21,939 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

headlamp aim starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Jun 2017 21,864 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 21,515 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 21,184 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 20,692 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 20,020 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 19,501 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 18,447 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 16,775 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 15,875 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 14,297 miles

Offside Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 12,989 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 10,950 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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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GRA 177Y is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 GRA 177Y, 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 GRA 177Y registered?

GRA 177Y is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 8 March 1997.

Is GRA 177Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRA 177Y shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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