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P814 TRH

1997 Yamaha Dragstar

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,959 mi
Last recorded19,959 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Dragstar15,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP814 TRH
MakeYamaha
ModelDragstar
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 19,959 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 19,678 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 19,678 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 18,740 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 18,740 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 14,786 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 11,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 8,894 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 8,883 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 8,873 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 8,853 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 8,842 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 6,848 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 6,838 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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P814 TRH is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar in Black with a 648cc 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 P814 TRH, 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 P814 TRH registered?

P814 TRH is a 1997 Yamaha Dragstar, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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