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P830 XHT

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

28,809 mi
Last recorded28,809 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP830 XHT
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 28,809 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 20 May 2024 28,686 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 28,483 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 28,482 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 28,475 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 28,424 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 28,424 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 27,756 miles

Surface cracks in rear tyre walls

Pass 16 May 2017 27,201 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 27,201 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 27,159 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 27,021 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 25,499 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 24,245 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 20,602 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 20,602 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 12,221 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 9,149 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 9,149 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 8,306 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 7,297 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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P830 XHT is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P830 XHT, 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 P830 XHT registered?

P830 XHT is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P830 XHT safe to buy?

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