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L404 UVG

1997 Yamaha Serrow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,340 mi
Last recorded36,340 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Serrow18,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL404 UVG
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2020 36,340 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 34,761 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 33,781 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 33,083 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 33,066 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 33,066 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 33,065 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 33,065 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 32,653 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 31,996 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 31,428 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 31,094 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 30,861 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 30,236 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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L404 UVG is a 1997 Yamaha Serrow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Serrow models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 18,544 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L404 UVG, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Serrow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L404 UVG registered?

L404 UVG is a 1997 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is L404 UVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L404 UVG shows 14 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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