MOT Status
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23,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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)
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.
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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.
Is P438 OBY safe to buy?
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