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P159 FDY

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,704 mi
Last recorded6,704 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 FDY
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 May 2025 6,704 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 6,287 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 3,989 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 3,976 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 3,888 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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P159 FDY is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P159 FDY, 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 P159 FDY registered?

P159 FDY is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is P159 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P159 FDY shows 5 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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