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P65 UBM

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

20,978 mi
Last recorded20,978 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP65 UBM
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 20,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Lower Oil Leak

Pass 18 Jun 2016 20,864 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 20,707 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 18,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 18,371 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 18,086 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 17,901 miles

recommend inspection of rear brake as just over half adjustment used ?

Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,668 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 17,420 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 17,414 miles

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

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front tyre wall starting to perish

Pass 29 Jan 2009 16,422 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 16,410 miles

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 15,814 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 15,814 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2006 15,242 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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P65 UBM is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P65 UBM, 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 P65 UBM registered?

P65 UBM is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 19 April 1997.

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