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H485 WHH

2001 Yamaha Serow

Red Petrol 255cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,559 mi
Last recorded15,559 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Serow20,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH485 WHH
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine255cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2019 15,559 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 15,515 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 14,862 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 13,928 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 12,994 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 11,105 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 10,960 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 10,140 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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H485 WHH is a 2001 Yamaha Serow in Red with a 255cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 20,010 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 H485 WHH, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha Serow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H485 WHH registered?

H485 WHH is a 2001 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is H485 WHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H485 WHH shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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