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P595 VWR

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,604 mi
Last recorded24,604 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP595 VWR
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 24,604 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 24,604 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 20,269 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 14,488 miles

rear brake now at full adjustment

Pass 20 Aug 2010 14,410 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front and rear tyres have hair line cracks in walls

Fail 9 Aug 2010 14,395 miles

Offside Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front and rear tyres have hair line cracks in walls

Pass 29 Aug 2009 13,770 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 12,495 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 12,191 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 11,228 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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P595 VWR is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P595 VWR, 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 P595 VWR registered?

P595 VWR is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 2 February 1997.

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