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G979 EAF

1998 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,225 mi
Last recorded19,225 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Serow17,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG979 EAF
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 19,225 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 19,062 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 18,327 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 18,326 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 18,045 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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G979 EAF is a 1998 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G979 EAF, 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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What year was G979 EAF registered?

G979 EAF is a 1998 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is G979 EAF safe to buy?

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