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C152 OTW

1998 Yamaha Serow

Green Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,344 mi
Last recorded10,344 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Serow17,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC152 OTW
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 10,344 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play suspension linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Jan 2016 10,344 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 18 Oct 2011 10,344 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 10,344 miles

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 10,344 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Serow?

Based on 3,899 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearings have excessive free play 27
wheel bearings have excessive free play 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Footrest missing 12
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C152 OTW is a 1998 Yamaha Serow in Green with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 17,789 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 Serow fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C152 OTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Serow typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Serow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C152 OTW registered?

C152 OTW is a 1998 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is C152 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C152 OTW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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