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R392 UJC

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

6,455 mi
Last recorded6,455 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR392 UJC
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 6,455 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 5,989 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 5,989 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 5,811 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 5,699 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 5,555 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 5,555 miles

Rear Brake clevis joint insecure brake torque arm (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 29 May 2019 5,008 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 4,690 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 4,567 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 5,000 miles

Front mudguard cracked

Fail 16 Jun 2014 4,299 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front mudguard cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2013 3,679 miles

Rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 3 Jul 2012 2,342 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 462 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 278 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 278 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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R392 UJC is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R392 UJC, 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 R392 UJC registered?

R392 UJC is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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