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GCG 612

2017 Yamaha Serow

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,723 mi
Last recorded38,723 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Yamaha Serow28,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCG 612
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 38,723 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 38,723 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 37,591 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 34,554 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 31,056 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 29,716 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Mono shock bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 27,959 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 27,959 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 25,116 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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GCG 612 is a 2017 Yamaha Serow in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2017 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 28,126 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GCG 612, 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 9 years old, this Yamaha Serow is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GCG 612 registered?

GCG 612 is a 2017 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 May 2017.

Is GCG 612 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCG 612 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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