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R393 UJC

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,126 mi
Last recorded24,126 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 UJC
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 24,126 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 23,950 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 22,500 miles

front and rear tyre have deep side wall cracks (very poor )

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Fail 29 Mar 2016 22,500 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front and rear tyre have deep side wall cracks (very poor )

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Pass 9 Apr 2015 20,943 miles

rear tyre has slight cracking on the side walls

Pass 3 Sep 2013 20,474 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 19,477 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 18,891 miles

rear tyre cracking on walls

Pass 17 Jul 2010 17,275 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 16,122 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 15,542 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 14,004 miles

Offside Front Upper Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 14,004 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 11,416 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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R393 UJC is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R393 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 R393 UJC registered?

R393 UJC is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R393 UJC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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