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P524 DFJ

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Orange Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,386 mi
Last recorded22,386 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 DFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 21 Jun 2023 22,386 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 21,775 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 20,753 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 19,676 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 18,750 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 17,915 miles

Offside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 17,025 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 15,028 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 12,227 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 10,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 9,723 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 8,671 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 7,432 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 6,255 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 4,102 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 3,390 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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P524 DFJ is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Orange with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P524 DFJ, 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 P524 DFJ registered?

P524 DFJ is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 15 March 1997.

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