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P829 MWB

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,580 mi
Last recorded18,580 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 MWB
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 18,580 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 18,580 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 18,040 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 17,597 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 16,680 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 16,680 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 13,230 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 9,170 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 8,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Oct 2007 5,845 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 4,570 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 1,963 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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P829 MWB is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P829 MWB, 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 P829 MWB registered?

P829 MWB is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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