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P754 PKX

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Orange Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,974 mi
Last recorded25,974 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP754 PKX
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 25,974 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 25,444 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 21,293 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 21,293 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 17,796 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 11,172 miles

Uneven wear on front tyre

Fail 12 Jul 2011 11,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 11,117 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 11,069 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 9,883 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 9,871 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 9,800 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 8,934 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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P754 PKX is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Orange with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P754 PKX, 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 P754 PKX registered?

P754 PKX is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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