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P174 PYB

2003 Yamaha Serrow

White Petrol 224cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,458 mi
Last recorded19,458 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Serrow11,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 PYB
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine224cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 19,458 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 19,112 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 18,859 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 18,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 18,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose multiple (5.2.2 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 11,734 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020 9,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 4,156 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 4,156 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 13,326 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 11,941 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 11,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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P174 PYB is a 2003 Yamaha Serrow in White with a 224cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Serrow models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 11,734 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 P174 PYB, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha Serrow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P174 PYB registered?

P174 PYB is a 2003 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is P174 PYB safe to buy?

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