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G156 WPN

1989 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,315 mi
Last recorded18,315 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG156 WPN
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2025 18,315 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 17,670 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 16,559 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 15,885 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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G156 WPN is a 1989 Yamaha Serow in White with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G156 WPN, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha Serow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G156 WPN registered?

G156 WPN is a 1989 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G156 WPN safe to buy?

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