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PO53 KXE

2003 Yamaha Serrow

Yellow Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

3,932 mi
Last recorded3,932 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Serrow11,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 KXE
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 3,932 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 3,897 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 3,871 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 3,052 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 1,817 miles

front suspension has reduced damping affect.

Fail 11 Aug 2018 1,793 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front suspension has reduced damping affect.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 1,694 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 1,694 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 1,661 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 1,623 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 1,505 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 804 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 293 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 293 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 293 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 292 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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PO53 KXE is a 2003 Yamaha Serrow in Yellow with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PO53 KXE, 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 PO53 KXE registered?

PO53 KXE is a 2003 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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