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P549 MAV

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

18,220 mi
Last recorded18,220 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 MAV
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 18,220 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 17,883 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 16,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 16,481 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 16,332 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 16,084 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 15,953 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 15,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 14,099 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 14,099 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 13,165 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 12,477 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 11,310 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 10,737 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 9,773 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 9,362 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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P549 MAV is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P549 MAV, 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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P549 MAV is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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