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N416 NGP

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Orange Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,083 mi
Last recorded57,083 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN416 NGP
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 57,083 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 55,059 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 54,682 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced handle bars. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake binding but not excessively front.

Fail 15 Jul 2021 54,678 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Handlebar slightly corroded (2.2.1 (c) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 54,659 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing pillion footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing pillion footpeg missing (6.2.12 (a))

Central Front corrosion on handlebars . needs attention

Nearside Rear indicator lens broken. light not affected

Fail 29 Jun 2018 54,627 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Exhaust system insecure upper silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) locking pin missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer clams corroded and broken through or missing

Offside exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 50,166 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front tyre slightly perished between tread blocks

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 14 May 2016 46,979 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 44,411 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 16 May 2015 44,411 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 40,909 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 40,888 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 40,328 miles

Front 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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N416 NGP is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Orange with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N416 NGP, 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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N416 NGP is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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