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P855 VHO

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,425 mi
Last recorded19,425 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 VHO
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 19,425 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 16,553 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 15,828 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 15,573 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 15,573 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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P855 VHO is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P855 VHO, 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 P855 VHO registered?

P855 VHO is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 22 February 1997.

Is P855 VHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P855 VHO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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