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G165 EMO

2003 Yamaha Serrow

Blue Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,980 mi
Last recorded14,980 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Serrow11,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG165 EMO
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2025 14,980 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 14,980 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 14,980 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 14,980 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 14,980 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 14,980 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 29,260 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 26,469 miles

headlamp beam adaptor fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 14,665 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 14,660 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 14,404 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

rear tyre has small cut in side wall

Pass 20 May 2013

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 14,110 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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

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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G165 EMO is a 2003 Yamaha Serrow in Blue with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Serrow models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 11,734 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G165 EMO, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha Serrow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G165 EMO is a 2003 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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