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P371 UDL

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,626 mi
Last recorded18,626 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP371 UDL
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 18,626 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 18,614 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 18,579 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear tyre starting to perish around sidewall

Pass 6 Jun 2009 17,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 May 2009 17,800 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 16,763 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 15,197 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 13,271 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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P371 UDL is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P371 UDL, 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 P371 UDL registered?

P371 UDL is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P371 UDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P371 UDL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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