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P162 CSS

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,420 mi
Last recorded11,420 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 CSS
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 11,420 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 9,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 9,770 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2023 9,757 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 9,623 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 9,244 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 8,752 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 8,752 miles

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

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 6,680 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 5,085 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 3,188 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 3,170 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 3,143 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 3,143 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 3,133 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 3,107 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 2,970 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 2,668 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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P162 CSS is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P162 CSS, 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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P162 CSS is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 11 February 1997.

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