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P505 PLB

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

28,229 mi
Last recorded28,229 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 PLB
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 28,229 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 28,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 27,986 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 26,874 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 26,136 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 26,133 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements top number plate letters faded / damage (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Stop lamp not working switch wiring hanging off connector (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 22,192 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 21,407 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2017 21,396 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2015 19,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 18,351 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 17,964 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 17,599 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,147 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 16,381 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 15,536 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 14,407 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 12,732 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 12,619 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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P505 PLB is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 P505 PLB, 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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P505 PLB is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P505 PLB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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