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P871 CDV

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Red Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,001 mi
Last recorded12,001 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP871 CDV
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 12,001 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 11,999 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 11,987 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 11,982 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 11,147 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 10,953 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 10,457 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 9,499 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P871 CDV is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Red with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P871 CDV, 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 P871 CDV registered?

P871 CDV is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P871 CDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P871 CDV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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