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P786 CAY

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,497 mi
Last recorded9,497 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP786 CAY
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2025 9,497 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 9,441 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 9,393 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 9,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 9,317 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 9,211 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 9,081 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 9,012 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 6,649 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 6,216 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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P786 CAY is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P786 CAY, 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 P786 CAY registered?

P786 CAY is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P786 CAY safe to buy?

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