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F137 GNW

1989 Yamaha Serrow

Purple Petrol 224cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

16,799 mi
Last recorded16,799 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF137 GNW
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine224cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 16,799 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 16,799 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 16,799 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Sprocket hooked (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 16,799 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Sprocket hooked (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 16,791 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 16,764 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 16,699 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 16,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 16,699 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 16,699 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 16,699 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 16,699 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 16,708 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 16,699 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 16,477 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 16,049 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 15,069 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 13,592 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

on light damage o r/h steering stop

Pass 6 Nov 2008 13,529 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 13,275 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 12,928 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 12,928 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Serrow?

Based on 1,397 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
420
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 5
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 5
Direction indicator not working 5
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F137 GNW is a 1989 Yamaha Serrow in Purple with a 224cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

The most common reason a Yamaha Serrow fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F137 GNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Serrow typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 37 years old, this Yamaha Serrow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F137 GNW is a 1989 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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