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P893 WHY

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,041 mi
Last recorded9,041 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP893 WHY
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 9,041 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 9,019 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 8,982 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 8,982 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 8,775 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 8,775 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2016 8,728 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 8,541 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 8,402 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 7,576 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 6,365 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 5,237 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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P893 WHY 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 P893 WHY, 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 P893 WHY registered?

P893 WHY is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P893 WHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P893 WHY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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