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G644 YTA

1998 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,177 mi
Last recorded13,177 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Serow17,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG644 YTA
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 13,177 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 13,052 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 13,052 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 12,991 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 1,299 miles

Rear Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 12,846 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 12,840 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 12,840 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 12,836 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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G644 YTA is a 1998 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G644 YTA, 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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G644 YTA is a 1998 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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