MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,779 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear reflector missing replace (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Drive chain excessively loose adjust (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play slight lift detected at rear swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play slight lift detected at rear swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Yamaha Serow?
Based on 3,899 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G288 FVT is a 1996 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 1996 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 22,954 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 G288 FVT, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Serow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was G288 FVT registered?
G288 FVT is a 1996 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 April 1996.
Is G288 FVT safe to buy?
The MOT history for G288 FVT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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