MOT Status
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11,521 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned incorrect direction aim (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned should be in centre of bike (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned needs to be central (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha Dragstar?
Based on 3,041 MOT tests across 248 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P485 SDX is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 P485 SDX, 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 P485 SDX registered?
P485 SDX is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 1 May 1997.
Is P485 SDX safe to buy?
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