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P297 WAX

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,797 mi
Last recorded32,797 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 WAX
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,797 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 32,797 miles

Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 31,472 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 29,400 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 27,575 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 27,270 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 25,033 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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P297 WAX is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P297 WAX, 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 P297 WAX registered?

P297 WAX is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P297 WAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P297 WAX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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