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R310 WNE

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

7,613 mi
Last recorded7,613 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 WNE
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 7,613 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 7,578 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 7,517 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 7,430 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 7,378 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 7,340 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 7,163 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 7,066 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 6,828 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 6,664 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 6,547 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 6,427 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 6,427 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 6,176 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 6,047 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 5,756 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 5,445 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 5,431 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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R310 WNE is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R310 WNE, 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 R310 WNE registered?

R310 WNE is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R310 WNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R310 WNE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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