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P421 BWN

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

11,019 mi
Last recorded11,019 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP421 BWN
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 11,019 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 10,408 miles

Indicator switch faulty not working normally on switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has been slightly catching on previously fitted too long bolt on backrest

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 10,408 miles

Indicator switch faulty not working normally on switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly sticking bars right (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has been slightly catching on previously fitted too long bolt on backrest

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 10,403 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 10,403 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 10,303 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 10,299 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 6,658 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 6,391 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 6,119 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 6,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear rack slightly loose

Fail 19 Aug 2010 6,004 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear rack slightly loose

Pass 20 Aug 2009 5,978 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 5,464 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 5,028 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 4,744 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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P421 BWN is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P421 BWN, 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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P421 BWN is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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