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P480 XUF

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,729 mi
Last recorded21,729 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP480 XUF
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 21,729 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 19,621 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 17,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 14,075 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 8,430 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 8,054 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 7,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Apr 2007 6,688 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 5,746 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 5,746 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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P480 XUF is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P480 XUF, 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 P480 XUF registered?

P480 XUF is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 19 April 1997.

Is P480 XUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P480 XUF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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