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P603 XCG

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

13,112 mi
Last recorded13,112 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 XCG
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 13,112 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 13,034 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 12,959 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 12,909 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 12,654 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 12,390 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 11,860 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 11,730 miles

headlamp stone chipped

Pass 6 Jun 2014 11,572 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 11,479 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 10,915 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 10,395 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 9,759 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 9,374 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 8,404 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 8,398 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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P603 XCG is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P603 XCG, 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 P603 XCG registered?

P603 XCG is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P603 XCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P603 XCG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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