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P733 WGG

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

22,401 mi
Last recorded22,401 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP733 WGG
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 22,401 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 22,230 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 21,977 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 21,976 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp not working Front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 21,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 20,914 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 20,229 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 20,051 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 19,884 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 19,884 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 19,439 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2012 18,087 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 18,187 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2010 18,087 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 18,017 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 16,849 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 16,384 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 16,380 miles

Rear spring fractured (2.4.A1b(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2006 15,205 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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P733 WGG is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P733 WGG, 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 P733 WGG registered?

P733 WGG is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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