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P362 PVW

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP362 PVW
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2017
Pass 26 Aug 2015
Pass 13 Aug 2014
Pass 14 Aug 2013 15,265 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 13,661 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 12,943 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 12,861 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 12,854 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 12,623 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre perished

Pass 25 Sep 2007 11,976 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2006 11,408 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 10,922 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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P362 PVW is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 P362 PVW, 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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How do I check the history of P362 PVW?

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What year was P362 PVW registered?

P362 PVW is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P362 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P362 PVW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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