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P166 FPM

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,651 mi
Last recorded12,651 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 FPM
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2013 12,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 11,759 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 11,642 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 11,629 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 11,338 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 10,948 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 10,491 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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P166 FPM is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P166 FPM, 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 P166 FPM registered?

P166 FPM is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P166 FPM safe to buy?

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