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R487 MTF

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,871 mi
Last recorded29,871 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 MTF
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2025 29,871 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 29,539 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 29,504 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 29,404 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork Seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 28,849 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 28,012 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 26,861 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 25,078 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 23,672 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 22,892 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 21,869 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 20,946 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 20,596 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 20,387 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 20,081 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 19,542 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 18,008 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 16,149 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 14,012 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 9,348 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 5,824 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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R487 MTF is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R487 MTF, 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 R487 MTF registered?

R487 MTF is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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