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P629 SHG

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,310 mi
Last recorded30,310 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP629 SHG
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 30,310 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 30,300 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 30,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 29,670 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 29,336 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 29,142 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 28,965 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 28,837 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 28,625 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 28,244 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 28,244 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 27,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Jun 2013 27,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 27,388 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 23,050 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 22,364 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 21,105 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 19,527 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 17,432 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 17,432 miles

Front 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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P629 SHG is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P629 SHG, 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 P629 SHG registered?

P629 SHG is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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