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R460 MFV

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,241 mi
Last recorded22,241 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 MFV
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 22,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 19,583 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 18,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 17,855 miles

front tyre is craked round the sides

Fail 12 May 2014 17,855 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front tyre is craked round the sides

Pass 13 May 2013 16,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Mar 2012 14,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 30 Mar 2012 14,885 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Apr 2011 10,855 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 6,364 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 6,364 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 4,374 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 4,119 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 3,847 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 3,653 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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R460 MFV is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R460 MFV, 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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R460 MFV is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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