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P256 WHG

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,184 mi
Last recorded15,184 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 WHG
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2017 15,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 14,506 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 13,632 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 12,890 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 12,821 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 12,610 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 12,073 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 12,005 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 11,835 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 10,937 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 9,728 miles

Rear 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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P256 WHG is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 P256 WHG, 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 P256 WHG registered?

P256 WHG is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P256 WHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P256 WHG shows 11 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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