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P438 OBY

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

23,278 mi
Last recorded23,278 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 OBY
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 23,278 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 23,266 miles

Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 21,991 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 19,336 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 19,336 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 15,178 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 14,175 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 12,594 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 12,414 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 12,205 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 11,739 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 8,248 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 5,110 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 5,046 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 5,016 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 5,016 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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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P438 OBY is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Black with a 650cc 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 P438 OBY, 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 P438 OBY registered?

P438 OBY is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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