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G702 FVT

1996 Yamaha Serrow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

54,629 mi
Last recorded54,629 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Serrow23,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG702 FVT
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 54,629 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 54,525 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 54,014 miles

Central Rear Lower Slight play in rear swinging

Pass 19 May 2022 53,411 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 53,411 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 53,411 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,181 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 52,588 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 52,002 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 52,002 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 50,757 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 50,757 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,807 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 49,807 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 49,434 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,434 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,232 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 49,107 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 48,588 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 48,588 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 48,298 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 46,842 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 42,881 miles

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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G702 FVT is a 1996 Yamaha Serrow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Serrow models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 23,328 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 Serrow fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G702 FVT, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Serrow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G702 FVT registered?

G702 FVT is a 1996 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 3 December 1996.

Is G702 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G702 FVT shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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