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P906 TDL

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

28,383 mi
Last recorded28,383 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP906 TDL
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 28,383 miles

Front FRONT TYRE PERISHED

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 28,383 miles

Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced ALL INDICATORS NOT FLASHING PROPERLY (4.4.3 (a))

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front FRONT TYRE PERISHED

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 28,028 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 26,531 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 26,516 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 25,895 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 25,895 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 22,428 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 19,298 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 18,311 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 17,127 miles

Front tyre perished on sidewall and between tread blocks. Also near to legal limit.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 16,980 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 16,697 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 16,685 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 16,590 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 16,402 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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P906 TDL is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P906 TDL, 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 P906 TDL registered?

P906 TDL is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P906 TDL safe to buy?

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