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P463 PFM

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

10,918 mi
Last recorded10,918 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP463 PFM
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 10,918 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 10,595 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 May 2025 10,595 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 9,853 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 9,853 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 9,326 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 7,868 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 7,443 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 7,427 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 7,354 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 7,256 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 7,111 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 6,803 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 6,252 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 6,216 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 6,121 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 6,047 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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P463 PFM is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P463 PFM, 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 P463 PFM registered?

P463 PFM is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 7 June 1997.

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