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P132 VUB

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,313 mi
Last recorded10,313 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 VUB
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 10,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear tyre slightly damaged in tread

Pass 25 Apr 2023 10,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 10,017 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment lever on brake drum loose (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working not working on hand or foot brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar left grip (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 9,791 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 9,614 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 9,487 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 9,483 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 8,717 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 7,591 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 6,131 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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P132 VUB is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P132 VUB, 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 P132 VUB registered?

P132 VUB is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P132 VUB safe to buy?

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