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P485 SDX

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,521 mi
Last recorded11,521 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 SDX
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 11,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2025 11,601 miles

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))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 10,733 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 10,327 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 9,371 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 5,823 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 5,823 miles

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))

Pass 11 Aug 2006 5,797 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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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.

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